NHS Scotland set to bolster workforce by 760 in coming year
More than 760 extra full-time staff are expected to be recruited to NHS Scotland in the coming year, according to new figures. Projections drawn up by health boards across the
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Shortfall of mental health officers in Scottish councils rises to highest level
The shortfall in the number of mental health officers working in Scotland’s councils reached its highest level last year, according to a new report. It found that an additional 40
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Inspectors report significant improvement in Dumfries and Galloway children’s services
Significant progress has been made in improving services for children and young people in Dumfries and Galloway, inspectors have said. Inspectors returned for a second follow-up review of services in
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SSSC announce major regulation changes in dealing with workforce misconduct
From 1 November 2016 the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) will change the way they regulate social service workers from a misconduct model of regulation to a fitness to practise model.
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Services for severe mental ill health positive but more ambition required from providers
A new study by the Mental Welfare Commission found many positive aspects of care and support for people with severe and enduring mental ill health in Scotland who were in
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Scottish Government announce public events to consult on mental health strategy
The Scottish Government have announced a number of public events will be held so that people can give their views on a new plan to transform Scotland’s mental health. The
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SNP ‘fully committed’ to named person scheme as legislation halted for changes
The Scottish Government remains firmly committed to implementing the named person scheme as soon as practicable, John Swinney has said. The Deputy First Minister made the pledge as he confirmed
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Inspectorate urge improvements in case reviews dealing with child deaths
A new report looking at reviews into child deaths in Scotland has identified a number of areas for improvement. Significant case reviews (SCRs) are carried out when a youngster has
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£150m children’s hospital delayed as construction firms enter administration
The completion of a £150 million children’s hospital will be delayed for months after construction firms entered administration and provisional liquidation. The new Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh
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Polmont inmates’ spending extended periods in their cells due to fears of violence
Inmates at Polmont Young Offenders Institution spend extended periods in their cells due to the “fear of interpersonal violence”, an inspection has found. Despite an improvement in the relationship between
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