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Jeremy Corbyn calls for overhaul to tackle child hunger in Scotland

By Laura Paterson13th February 2018News Scotland

Jeremy Corbyn has said “we shouldn’t have hungry children in Scotland in 2018” ahead of a visit to a council-run scheme to provide meals for children during school holidays. The

Global recruitment drive for radiologists launched by Scottish health boards

By The Press Association12th February 2018News Scotland

Scottish health boards have launched a global recruitment drive for radiologists. Nine boards are looking to fill 32 vacancies by advertising in Western Europe, India, Australia, the USA and Canada.

Initiative tackling mental health issues of children with long-term conditions to be rolled out

By Iain MacDonald8th February 2018News Scotland

A new initiative to prevent mental health problems arising in children with long-term physical conditions has been successfully piloted across Scotland and is now available to schools and youth organisations

Longer GP appointments needed as part of efforts to detect cancer early

By The Press Association6th February 2018News Scotland

Longer GP appointments and continuity of care could play a key role in the prevention and early detection of cancer, according to the organisation representing family doctors. The Royal College

‘Momentous day’ for victims as new domestic abuse law passed at Holyrood

By The Press Association2nd February 2018News Scotland

MSPs have passed a “momentous” new law on domestic abuse. The legislation creates a specific offence of domestic abuse, previously dealt with under various existing laws. Abuse survivors were among

Scottish Parliament becomes first in UK to have statutory gender target for public bodies

By Laura Paterson and Catriona Webster31st January 2018News Scotland

MSPs have passed a law to ensure women make up at least half the board members for all public authorities. The Scottish Parliament voted by 88 to 28 in favour

Serious shortage of secure accomodation sees troubled boy from Kent placed in Scotland

By Brian Farmer31st January 2018News Scotland

A troubled boy has been placed in secure accommodation hundreds of miles from home because of a shortage of specialist units for children, a family court judge has said. Judge

Abuse survivors’ group accuse religious order of showing ‘sceptical attitude’ to inquiry

By Hilary Duncanson31st January 2018News Scotland

A survivors’ group has hit out at “unconvincing” apologies from a religious order that ran a controversial care home where children were allegedly abused. John Scott QC, representing In Care

Holyrood set to pass new legislation on gender representation for all public authorities

By The Press Association30th January 2018News Scotland

New legislation aimed at ensuring women make up at least half the board members for all public authorities is expected to be approved by Holyrood. MSPs at the Scottish Parliament

Category: News Scotland

Jeremy Corbyn calls for overhaul to tackle child hunger in Scotland

Global recruitment drive for radiologists launched by Scottish health boards

Initiative tackling mental health issues of children with long-term conditions to be rolled out

Longer GP appointments needed as part of efforts to detect cancer early

‘Momentous day’ for victims as new domestic abuse law passed at Holyrood

Scottish Parliament becomes first in UK to have statutory gender target for public bodies

Serious shortage of secure accomodation sees troubled boy from Kent placed in Scotland

Abuse survivors’ group accuse religious order of showing ‘sceptical attitude’ to inquiry

Holyrood set to pass new legislation on gender representation for all public authorities

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Category: News Scotland

Jeremy Corbyn calls for overhaul to tackle child hunger in Scotland

Global recruitment drive for radiologists launched by Scottish health boards

Initiative tackling mental health issues of children with long-term conditions to be rolled out

Longer GP appointments needed as part of efforts to detect cancer early

‘Momentous day’ for victims as new domestic abuse law passed at Holyrood

Scottish Parliament becomes first in UK to have statutory gender target for public bodies

Serious shortage of secure accomodation sees troubled boy from Kent placed in Scotland

Abuse survivors’ group accuse religious order of showing ‘sceptical attitude’ to inquiry

Holyrood set to pass new legislation on gender representation for all public authorities

Anna Fowlie leaves SSSC to take up chief executive role with SCVO