Scottish Autism has spread its shade of purple across Scotland to mark the beginning of World Autism Month in April and World Autism Awareness Day (2nd April). The charity, which
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A teenager has been locked up for nine years for stabbing a school pupil to death during a “trivial” row. Bailey Gwynne, 16, died from a knife wound to the
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Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has called for the SNP to “press the pause button” on plans to introduce a named person for every child in Scotland. Ms Davidson met
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A charity that cares for military veterans is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Erskine Hospital was founded at a public meeting in Glasgow City Chambers on March 29 1916 under a
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A recent National Conference & Graduation event saw 97 health and social service professionals from across Scotland graduate to become Dementia Champions. The Dementia Champion graduates are the sixth group
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Almost two thirds of Scots believe assigning a named person to every child is “an unacceptable intrusion” into family life, according to a new poll. Results from the survey revealed
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The Chair of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, Susan O’Brien QC, has launched the Inquiry’s first formal call for evidence, inviting survivors of abuse to come forward and share their experiences.
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Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) has launched its first ever Scottish Parliament election manifesto and is calling for improved holistic palliative care for babies, children and young people aged 0-25
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A law to permit judges to address the “unenlightened views” of some jurors in sex crime cases and crack down on “revenge porn” has been passed by the Scottish Parliament.
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An offer of a university place will be made available for young people with care experience in Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed. It follows the publication of a
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