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Care home residents moved as more heavy rain threatens flooding

By The Press Association4th January 2016News Scotland

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,

European court rules minimum alcohol price plan could restrict trade

By The Press Association23rd December 2015News Scotland

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled the Scottish Government’s plan for a minimum alcohol price would breach European Union (EU) law if alternative tax measures could be introduced.

Sturgeon urges people to check on elderly over the festive period

By Iain MacDonald22nd December 2015News Scotland

People in Scotland are being urged to check on elderly relatives, friends and neighbours over the festive period. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited Age Scotland’s offices in Edinburgh yesterday and

Quarriers among charities sharing £12 million funding to tackle inequalities

By Iain MacDonald22nd December 2015News Scotland

Charities supporting children, families and adult learning have been awarded £12 million the Children’s Minister Aileen Campbell has announced. The money will be given to 116 voluntary organisations that tackle

Swinney’s budget branded ‘catastrophic’ for council jobs and services

By Iain MacDonald17th December 2015News Scotland

John Swinney’s latest budget plans will be “catastrophic” for jobs and services in Scotland’s councils, local authority leaders have warned. The Deputy First Minister has allocated £10.3 billion for local

Significant overhaul required of Scotland’s welfare system, finds Committee

By Iain MacDonald15th December 2015News Scotland

The Scottish Parliament’s Welfare Reform Committee has said a huge cultural shift will be required to create a better Scottish welfare system, in a new report published yesterday. The Committee’s

COSLA launch new local government plan for disabled in Scotland

By Iain MacDonald11th December 2015News Scotland

The body representing local authorities in Scotland has launched its a new plan for disabled people based on the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities and the

Inspectors find children’s services in Renfrewshire performing very well

By Iain MacDonald11th December 2015News Scotland

Services for children and young people in Renfrewshire are performing very well, inspectors have concluded. It follows a joint inspection of services across the Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership by an

Nominations open for Awards recognising vital work in sensory impairment

By Iain MacDonald10th December 2015News Scotland

To highlight the good practice and promote the rights of people living with sensory impairment, a new awards ceremony has been developed to recognise this vital work. The Scottish Sensory Awards,

Scheme sees nearly 200 nurses return to practice across Scotland

By Iain MacDonald8th December 2015News Scotland

Nearly 200 former nurses and midwives are expected to return to practice this year – more than double the aim of a Scottish Government-funded scheme. Over 40 participants have already

Category: News Scotland

Care home residents moved as more heavy rain threatens flooding

European court rules minimum alcohol price plan could restrict trade

Sturgeon urges people to check on elderly over the festive period

Quarriers among charities sharing £12 million funding to tackle inequalities

Significant overhaul required of Scotland’s welfare system, finds Committee

COSLA launch new local government plan for disabled in Scotland

Inspectors find children’s services in Renfrewshire performing very well

Nominations open for Awards recognising vital work in sensory impairment

Scheme sees nearly 200 nurses return to practice across Scotland

Bill passes Commons hurdle as MPs vote for assisted dying in England and Wales

Net migration drops 20% to 728,000 after hitting record 906,000 in 2023

Urgent need for training to spot and act on sex abuse within families, review finds

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Category: News Scotland

Care home residents moved as more heavy rain threatens flooding

European court rules minimum alcohol price plan could restrict trade

Sturgeon urges people to check on elderly over the festive period

Quarriers among charities sharing £12 million funding to tackle inequalities

Swinney’s budget branded ‘catastrophic’ for council jobs and services

Significant overhaul required of Scotland’s welfare system, finds Committee

COSLA launch new local government plan for disabled in Scotland

Inspectors find children’s services in Renfrewshire performing very well

Nominations open for Awards recognising vital work in sensory impairment

Scheme sees nearly 200 nurses return to practice across Scotland