All judges and sheriffs in Scotland will be given specific training on domestic abuse, it has been announced. The training will be provided ahead of the introduction of legislation which
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A network of groups has been created to help integrate refugees into communities across Scotland. New Scots Connect will provide tools and information about organisations around the country which are
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Conversations between the younger and older generations will be crucial in tackling the stigma around social isolation and loneliness, an MSP has said. Minister for older people and equalities Christina
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Prosecutors are now investigating the deaths of two patients at Scotland’s flagship hospital who contracted an infection connected to pigeon droppings. The Crown Office confirmed it is looking into the
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The number of homelessness applications increased last year, according to official statistics. Figures published by the Scottish Government indicate local authorities received 18,486 applications for homelessness assistance during the six
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The number of complaints about care services has risen in the last four years, according to a new report. In 2017/18 the Care Inspectorate received 4,696 complaints about care services,
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Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has made an “absolute commitment” that the children’s ward at St John’s Hospital in Livingston will fully reopen round the clock in October this year. Ms
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A childcare boss has told an abuse inquiry that too much emphasis was placed on preventing harm from strangers, rather than those youngsters knew. Charles Coggrave told the Scottish Child
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Aberdeen’s depute lord provost has stepped down from his role after being charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault. Councillor Alan Donnelly was suspended by the Scottish Conservatives earlier
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Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has appeared in court charged with attempted rape and sexual assault. Mr Salmond faced a total of 14 charges when he appeared at Edinburgh
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