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SSSC issues updated social media guidance for social service workers in Scotland

By Iain MacDonald19th October 2017News Scotland

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has published updated social media guidance for social service workers. The guidance provides advice for workers on using social media in a way that

Scotland to become first part of UK to ban smacking of children

By The Press Association19th October 2017News Scotland

The smacking of children will be banned in Scotland, the Scottish Government has confirmed. Ministers have said they will ensure that a Bill brought forward by Green MSP John Finnie

Tory MP to miss welfare vote – to run the line at Champions League tie

By David Hughes18th October 2017News Scotland

A Tory MP is set to miss a debate and vote on welfare policy because he will be running the line at a Champions League football tie in Barcelona. Douglas

Lack of suitable services in England sees troubled teen placed in specialist school in Scotland

By Brian Farmer17th October 2017News Scotland

Social workers in Northumberland have placed a troubled teenage boy in a specialist residential school in Scotland after struggling to find a suitable unit in England. An English High Court

National overview of care vacancy levels reveals third of employers report unfilled positions

By Iain MacDonald17th October 2017News Scotland

More than a third of social care services across Scotland have reported unfilled staff vacancies in the past year, according to the Care Inspectorate, and almost half of those faced

One million Scots living ‘dirty communities’ blighted by ‘declining standards and neglect’

By The Press Association16th October 2017News Scotland

One million people in Scotland are living in “dirty” communities blighted by an increase in litter, graffiti and flytipping, according to an environmental charity. A report by Keep Scotland Beautiful

Sturgeon urged to intervene as care provider announces closure of 12 nursing homes

By The Press Association12th October 2017News Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is being urged to intervene after a care provider announce plans to close nursing homes across Scotland. The trade union Unison said the decision by Bield

Children’s charity urges LAC review to evolve with views of young people in care

By The Press Association11th October 2017News Scotland

A children’s charity has said Scotland’s care system must “evolve” in a new report one year on from the announcement of an independent review into the sector. Action for Children

Almost 5500 mental health care orders continues ‘upward trend’ in Scotland, figures show

By The Press Association11th October 2017News Scotland

The number of compulsory mental health treatments in Scotland has hit its highest level in at least 15 years, according to a watchdog report. In 2016/2017, the Mental Welfare Commission

Controlling husband jailed for nearly three years after decades of domestic abuse

By The Press Association11th October 2017News Scotland

A controlling husband who subjected his wife to almost 30 years of domestic abuse has been jailed. Self-employed crofter Robert Simmons, 62, used a variety of abusive means to dominate

Category: News Scotland

Scotland to become first part of UK to ban smacking of children

Tory MP to miss welfare vote – to run the line at Champions League tie

Lack of suitable services in England sees troubled teen placed in specialist school in Scotland

National overview of care vacancy levels reveals third of employers report unfilled positions

One million Scots living ‘dirty communities’ blighted by ‘declining standards and neglect’

Children’s charity urges LAC review to evolve with views of young people in care

Controlling husband jailed for nearly three years after decades of domestic abuse

Bishop of Liverpool resigns after sexual assault and harassment claims

Government urged to introduce tougher sentences for grooming gang offenders

Seven child abuse ring members jailed and warned they may never be released

Family hail justice for little ones as mother jailed over four boys’ fire deaths

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Category: News Scotland

SSSC issues updated social media guidance for social service workers in Scotland

Scotland to become first part of UK to ban smacking of children

Tory MP to miss welfare vote – to run the line at Champions League tie

Lack of suitable services in England sees troubled teen placed in specialist school in Scotland

National overview of care vacancy levels reveals third of employers report unfilled positions

One million Scots living ‘dirty communities’ blighted by ‘declining standards and neglect’

Sturgeon urged to intervene as care provider announces closure of 12 nursing homes

Children’s charity urges LAC review to evolve with views of young people in care

Almost 5500 mental health care orders continues ‘upward trend’ in Scotland, figures show

Controlling husband jailed for nearly three years after decades of domestic abuse