FAI concludes killing of foster carer ‘might have been avoided’
The death of a woman killed by her 13-year-old foster child might have been avoided, an inquiry has concluded. Dawn McKenzie, 34, was stabbed by the teenager she and her
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Last shout for tickets to celebrate work of Scotland’s oldest children’s charity
Scotland’s oldest Children’s charity, Carolina House Trust, celebrates its Bicentenary anniversary in 2015. In order to recognise their fantastic work the charity is holding a black tie dinner dance fundraiser
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UWS hosting series of public events on future of dementia care
The Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice, a joint partnership between University of the West of Scotland (UWS) and Alzheimer Scotland, is hosting a number of public dementia-related events
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Scottish care regulator publishes review of its first three years
The Care Inspectorate, Scotland’s social care scrutiny and improvement body, has published a review of the first three years of its work. The organisation was set up in April 2011
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Project aims to offer prison staff deeper understanding of mental health issues
Nearly three quarters of Scotland’s prison population will experience mental health issues, according to latest figures. However many prison staff don’t have enough training or understanding to support prisoners and
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Royal Blind to create 100 jobs with two new services in Paisley
Planning permission has been secured for the construction of two new services for blind people in the West of Scotland. Royal Blind and its sister charity Scottish War Blinded have
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New abuse allegations against teacher at Kerelaw Residential Unit
A new inquiry into violent abuse at a notorious residential school has been launched by Police Scotland. The Daily Record has reported that a new victim has come forward with
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Edinburgh conference to explore health and social care data sharing
A new conference will examine the data sharing and data safety challenges faced by NHS Boards and Councils in Scotland as they prepare for the integration of health and social
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New Director for Children and Families takes up post in Scotland
The Scottish Government has announced Olivia McLeod has taken up her post as Director for Children and Families this week. Olivia brings a wealth of experience from her work in children’s
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Minister urges Councils to do more for children from care homes
A Scottish Minister has urged councils to do more to support children in care while they are at school, a recent Herald article reports. The call from Alasdair Allan, the
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