A world-leading expert in violence against women is visiting Orkney and Shetland this week as a charity revealed support workers have seen their caseload almost double. Programmes run by Shetland
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A Holyrood committee has called for improvements in the education of young people with visual or hearing impairments. An inquiry by the Education Committee uncovered concerns about the attainment and
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Nicola Sturgeon has said it is “inconceivable” that Holyrood would consent to Tory plans to scrap the Human Rights Act. The First Minister said any move to repeal the Act
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A new event exploring innovation in dementia services is taking place at Citizen M in Glasgow on October 14. The Scottish Ecosystem, formed by Digital Health & Care Institute, The
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Nicola Sturgeon has urged the Foreign Secretary to admit an even greater number of refugees to the UK – and also give Scotland more say in the negotiations over European
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A pioneering research project is underway in Dundee to help ensure young people at risk of child sexual exploitation are being properly protected. Funded through Comic Relief, the project is
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A new service being delivered by Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector (GCVS), in partnership with Glasgow and West of Scotland Housing Forum is open for referrals. Community Connectors aims to
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A new report on the link between homelessness and re-offending has called for housing to be made a priority in the forthcoming National Strategy for Community Justice in Scotland. Shelter
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Scotland has a strong record of success in delivering high quality palliative care services however there is a serious lack of information being collected about the quality and availability of
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The Scottish Government is seeking applications for development funding to support the refreshed delivery approach for The Keys to Life, launched in June this year, to develop and enhance services for
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