‘Wake-up call’ as drug-related deaths up 15% to record high in Scotland
The number of drug-related deaths has jumped by 15% in a year to the highest figure ever recorded. A total of 706 people died as a result of drug abuse
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Ethnic minorities ‘twice as likely to live in poverty than white households’
Ethnic minorities in Scotland are more likely to experience overcrowding, poverty and unemployment, according to a new report. Research by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) shows that in
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Sturgeon admits ‘flexibility issues’ exist with free childcare policy
Nicola Sturgeon has acknowledged flexibility issues remain with her flagship free childcare policy after campaigners warned provision in most parts of Scotland is unsuitable for working parents. The First Minister
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Unison Scotland workforce survey finds home carers ‘stretched to the limit’
Home carers in Scotland are being “stretched to the limit”, according to a new report. The survey of home carers by the Unison Scotland union found four out of five
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Ministers urged to step in amid NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde closure plans
The Scottish Government is being urged to stop proposed closures to maternity units and other hospital services in the west of Scotland. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) plans a
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Girlguiding Scotland launches project against discrimination and sexism
Teenage girls will be trained to spot discrimination and speak out against sexism in a new project run by Girlguiding Scotland. The Action for Change project has the backing of
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Ministers warned childcare in Scotland remains unsuitable for working parents
Childcare provision in most parts of Scotland remains unsuitable for working parents, according to a parent-led campaign group. A survey of local authorities by the Fair Funding for our Kids
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Michelin chef backs new restaurant set up to support homeless in Edinburgh
A Michelin-starred chef is lending his cooking skills to a new restaurant set up to support the homeless. Home is the latest venture by the team behind Social Bite –
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New funding to extend violence reduction project to Edinburgh hospital
Thousands of pounds is to be injected into a successful violence reduction project to make its services available in Edinburgh. The Navigator project, which already operates at Glasgow Royal Infirmary,
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Pair jailed for sexual abuse at former residential school for vulnerable boys
Two men jailed for sexually abusing boys at the Catholic-run school where they taught committed a “gross abuse of trust”, a judge said. John Farrell, 73, and Paul Kelly, 64,
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