Sturgeon and Dugdale clash over motor nuerone disease support
The First Minister has been accused of reneging on a promise she gave to a dying campaigner to double the number of specialist support nurses. Nicola Sturgeon had pledged the
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Glasgow care home continues to give inspectors cause for concern
A care home for older people in Glasgow has been told it must swiftly improve the care it provides to residents. It comes after inspectors from the Care Inspectorate graded
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Assisted suicide campaigner Gordon Ross dies aged 67
A prominent right-to-die campaigner has lost his fight for life in hospital at the age of 67. Gordon Ross, who suffered from multiple health problems including Parkinson’s disease, had been
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Sturgeon announces £54m funding to improve access to mental health services
More than £54m will be made available to improve access to mental health services, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced yesterday. This additional investment will improve access to psychological therapies for
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College supported accommodation service in Fife wins inspector praise
A support service for people with additional support needs in Fife has been praised by inspectors from the Care Inspectorate. Elmwood College supported accommodation service in Cupar provides support for
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Children’s temporary accommodation plight revealed in new report
Children living in Scotland suffered nearly 1 million days of homelessness last year, according to a new report from Shelter Scotland. Analysis of statistics (following a Freedom of Information request
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‘Cruel crisis in care’ as 276 died waiting for care packages to start
A total of 276 sick and disabled Scots died last year while waiting for care packages to start, new figures have revealed. Motor Neurone Disease patient and campaigner Gordon Aikman
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Andy Murray praised for raising over £80,000 to help Syrian children
Tennis star Andy Murray has raised more than £80,000 to help the charity Unicef protect Syrian refugee children. The BBC Sports Personality of the Year and former Wimbledon champion announced
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Scottish events announced to help with NMC professional registration
If you work or have workers registered with the NMC in your social service, you may be interested in attending one the series of events designed to provide advice on
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Care home residents moved as more heavy rain threatens flooding
More heavy rain across the UK could lead to further flooding, communities have been warned. The Met Office has issued amber ”be prepared” warnings for heavy rain in the Grampian,
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