Scottish Labour commit to living wage for all council care workers
The Scottish Labour Party has announced it would compel all councils and private firms engaged in council contracts to pay the living wage of at least £7.85 an hour to
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Ground-breaking Alzheimer’s disease drug trial opens across Scotland
People with Alzheimer’s disease who live in Scotland are being asked to consider taking part in a ground-breaking government-funded trial. The trial is investigating if a drug normally used to
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Guidance: New power of attorney guide for Scots care home staff
The Mental Welfare Commission has launched a new campaign to explain the power of attorney to hospital ward staff, care home staff and GPs across Scotland. More and more people
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Scottish Care announce finalists for their Care Home Awards 2015
Scottish Care has announced the finalists for their annual awards which will take place this Friday at the Hilton Hotel Glasgow. The Awards form part of the organisations ‘National Care
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George Clooney comes out in support of homeless project in Edinburgh
George Clooney has swapped the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for a humble sandwich shop which helps the homeless. Rather than the red carpet, he walked the cobbles of Edinburgh’s
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Expert board tackling violence against women and girls meets for first time
An expert board tasked with combatting violence against women and gender inequality has met for the first time this week. In a significant step in taking forward the Scottish Government’s
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New research finds Scotland leading the way on tackling problem drinking
Scotland is leading the way in alcohol policy in the UK while the Westminster Government “comes out worst” on almost all such measures a new report has found. Academics from
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Pauline Cafferkey released from isolation after meningitis treatment
Pauline Cafferkey, the nurse who contracted Ebola while working in Sierra Leone, has been released from isolation after being treated for meningitis caused by the deadly virus. The 39-year-old Scot,
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Welsh dementia project returns to Inner Hebrides for innovative event
Cardiff Metropolitan University recently teamed up with Alzheimer’s Scotland and the University of Dundee to run a creative community event on the Scottish island of Tiree. Prof Cathy Treadaway and
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Elderly care in Shetland generally good but challenges in care consistancy
A joint inspection of services for older people in the Shetland Islands has found that while services are generally good, there is a struggle to ensure consistant care due to
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