Glasvegas play surprise gig at social work awards
James and Rab Allan from the Glaswegian act Glasvegas put in a surprise performance last night at the Scottish Association of Social Work’s (SASW) annual awards ceremony. The band answered
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MSPs surprised and saddened over food bank evidence
Evidence that shows the link between the UK Government’s welfare reform and an increase in the use of food banks has been sent to Scotland Office Minister David Mundell MP
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Ayr private hospital gets positive inspection
Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) has praised the Partnerships in Care (PiC) Clinic in Ayr following an unannounced inspection in January this year. HIS assessed the service against five quality themes
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Isles council suspend admissions to dementia care home
Admissions to a care home in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis have been suspended amid concerns over the diet of residents. Western Isles Council have now moved to carry
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Alzheimer’s Scotland axe home care visits in Moray
Older people living with Alzheimer’s in Moray are to lose vital care in their own homes after a leading dementia charity decided to axe a loss-making service. Alzheimer Scotland said
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Unison Scotland launches charter for childcare
UNISON Scotland is calling for more parental leave and flexible working for parents as part of a range of proposals that make up their new Childcare Charter, which was launched yesterday.
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New teen App aims to provide better mental health support
A new app and educational programme designed to help young people manage mental health problems is being launched today at an event at St Stephens High School in Port Glasgow.
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Over half a million Scots in severe poverty, report
Over half a million people in Scotland lived on less than half the average income in 2012/13, according to new data published today. 510,000 people were classed as living in
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Report explores how young Scots can shape youth justice
A report that aims to understand how young people could become active participants in shaping improvements to youth justice policy, practice and research has been published by Scotland’s national centre
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New website to support providers on self-directed support
A new website providing guidance to social care providers on self-directed support is now live. Providers and Personalisation has been working with providers from across Scotland to develop a national
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