Motor neurone disease campaigner Gordon Aikman dies at 31
Motor neurone disease (MND) campaigner Gordon Aikman has died aged 31. Mr Aikman was just 29 and working as director of research for the Better Together side during the 2014
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Scotish Government launch health & social care workforce consultation
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on a new strategy for healthcare staff in Scotland to close the “gap” in supply. The national workforce plan is aimed at tackling
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Child abuse inquiry to probe 60 residential care locations across Scotland
More than 60 residential care establishments for youngsters are being investigated by the team working on Scotland’s national child abuse inquiry, its chairwoman has said. They are among more than
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Charity hopeful abuse inquiry’s legacy will be greater protection of children
A charity has voiced hope that the child abuse inquiry will leave a lasting legacy to help protect future generations. NSPCC Scotland said the public inquiry has an important role
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Child abuse inquiry must look at migrants programme, says Gordon Brown
An inquiry into historic abuse must consider the 200 Scottish youngsters who were amongst the thousands of child migrants abused after being sent to Australia and other Commonwealth nations, Gordon
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Tories demand action over adverse incidents on Scotland’s dementia and geriatric wards
Scotland’s dementia and geriatric wards have recorded tens of thousands of adverse incidents since 2011. Figures obtained by the Scottish Conservatives under freedom of information laws show there have been
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Tories vow to bring in ‘Frank’s Law’ to ensure personal care for under-65s
The Tories have pledged to implement “Frank’s Law” and bring in legislation to ensure that under-65s can access free personal care, if the Scottish Government “drags its heels” over the
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Glasgow home care provider to boost workforce in major recruitment drive
Glasgow’s largest home care provider is undertaking one of its biggest recruitment drives as it seeks to boost its workforce by 300 employees. With a variety of positions available across
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Health of Scottish children deemed amongst poorest in western Europe
Child health in Scotland is amongst the poorest in western Europe, according to a major study. Experts are calling for more action to tackle smoking, obesity and child mortality, as
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NSPCC Scotland calls for review of child protection scheme amid football abuse probe
A charity has called for a review of the system that registers people who work with children amid allegations of historical child abuse in football. The National Society for the
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