One of Scotland’s largest independent care providers has launched a new suite of learning and development videos which features both staff and residents in starring roles. The new instructional videos
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The Scottish Government should appoint a dedicated minister in charge of mental health policy, according to a children’s charity. Children in Scotland said a dedicated ministerial-level post with a mental
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The Scottish Government has said the Chancellor’s Budget – which provides support for Scotland’s oil industry, armed forces, cities and regions – contains a “hidden” £1 billion cut to spending
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The outstanding achievement of social workers in Scotland was recognised when Children and Young People Minister Aileen Campbell presented the SASW Social Work Awards last night in Edinburgh. The annual
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A lack of national leadership and clear planning is preventing the wider change urgently needed if Scotland’s health and social care services are to adapt to increasing pressures. The increasing
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Over £900,000 of grants have been awarded to voluntary organisations working to improve Scotland’s health. Minister for Sport, Health Improvement and Mental Health, Jamie Hepburn, announced the awards, during a
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The Child Poverty Actiion Group have announced details of their Scottish annual conference which will take place on Friday 10 June. The conference will take place on Friday 10 June and
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Daycare services which encourage outdoor play are delivering better outcomes for children, the Care Inspectorate has said. The findings were revealed as Scotland’s Minister for Children and Young People, Aileen
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An inspection of services for children and young people in Dundee has identified areas of good performance but also made recommendations for improvement. Across nine key indicators of performance, inspectors
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The Mental Welfare Commission has said it is publishing all of its local visit reports to NHS wards and units across Scotland. The Commission visits over 100 wards and units
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