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Scottish Care warns of recruitment ‘crisis point’ as it sets out election manifesto

By The Press Association6th April 2016News Scotland

Care leaders are calling for more government funding to help boost carers’ wages as part of a manifesto detailing the needs of Scotland’s ageing population in advance of the Holyrood

New figures reveal number of homeless children in Scotland almost 5,000

By The Press Association6th April 2016News Scotland

Almost 5,000 children in Scotland were homeless and living in temporary accommodation at the end of 2015, official figures have revealed. The latest quarterly statistics on homelessness showed that on

Landmarks given purple makeover to mark World Autism Awareness Month

By Iain MacDonald1st April 2016News Scotland

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

Boy, 16, locked up for nine years for killing Bailey Gwynne in school row

By The Press Association1st April 2016News Scotland

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

Gender recognition law review vowed as SNP bids to improve LGBTI equality

By The Press Association1st April 2016News Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has promised to review and reform gender recognition law for trans people as part of a series of commitments on LGBTI equality. The SNP leader has also pledged

Lack of understanding ‘leaving many autistic people socially isolated’

By The Press Association1st April 2016News Scotland

Two-thirds of people with autism feel socially isolated, according to a report which found poor public understanding of the condition is making some feel trapped in their own homes. The

Davidson calls on SNP to ‘press the pause button’ on named person scheme

By The Press Association30th March 2016News Scotland

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

Veterans’ charity Erskine celebrates A Century of Care

By The Press Association29th March 2016News Scotland

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

National conference sees 97 new Dementia Champions graduate in Scotland

By Iain MacDonald29th March 2016News Scotland

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

Two thirds say named guardian proposals ‘unacceptable’, Christian Institute Poll

By The Press Association28th March 2016News Scotland

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

Category: News Scotland

Scottish Care warns of recruitment ‘crisis point’ as it sets out election manifesto

New figures reveal number of homeless children in Scotland almost 5,000

Landmarks given purple makeover to mark World Autism Awareness Month

Boy, 16, locked up for nine years for killing Bailey Gwynne in school row

Gender recognition law review vowed as SNP bids to improve LGBTI equality

Lack of understanding ‘leaving many autistic people socially isolated’

Davidson calls on SNP to ‘press the pause button’ on named person scheme

Veterans’ charity Erskine celebrates A Century of Care

National conference sees 97 new Dementia Champions graduate in Scotland

Two thirds say named guardian proposals ‘unacceptable’, Christian Institute Poll

Nottingham triple killer care report a ‘horror show’, victim’s mother says

Lucy Letby convictions branded ‘one of major injustices of modern times’

Minister expects priority to be children’s life chances as Ofsted plans unveiled

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Category: News Scotland

Scottish Care warns of recruitment ‘crisis point’ as it sets out election manifesto

New figures reveal number of homeless children in Scotland almost 5,000

Landmarks given purple makeover to mark World Autism Awareness Month

Boy, 16, locked up for nine years for killing Bailey Gwynne in school row

Gender recognition law review vowed as SNP bids to improve LGBTI equality

Lack of understanding ‘leaving many autistic people socially isolated’

Davidson calls on SNP to ‘press the pause button’ on named person scheme

Veterans’ charity Erskine celebrates A Century of Care

National conference sees 97 new Dementia Champions graduate in Scotland

Two thirds say named guardian proposals ‘unacceptable’, Christian Institute Poll