No police charges for photo case nurse
A hospital worker who lost his job after reports he posed for pictures wearing a patient’s underwear will not face criminal charges. James John Turner, a 21-year-old nursing auxiliary in
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Edinburgh council introduce baby ashes action plan
The City of Edinburgh Council has published an action plan in response to recommendations made in a report on the baby ashes scandal at a crematorium. Staff at Edinburgh’s Mortonhall
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Rapes increase by quarter in Scotland
Reported rapes have increased by nearly a quarter while sexual assaults overall have risen by a tenth in the last year, Police Scotland figures show. There were 1,690 reported rapes
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Aberdeen nurse loses job in picture scandal
A hospital worker has lost his job after allegedly posing for pictures wearing a patient’s underwear. James John Turner was suspended by NHS Grampian while the health board investigated the
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New leadership body for Scottish social work
A new organisation representing leaders in Scotland’s social work services has been established following a year-long review of the former Association of Directors of Social Work. ‘Social Work Scotland’ was
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Bupa annouce closure of Edinburgh’s Pentland Hill home
A care home at the centre of a police investigation into the deaths of four residents has said that it intends to close. Bupa-owned Pentland Hill Nursing Home said it
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Team to investigate baby ashes scandal
A new national investigation team has been set up in Scotland to help bereaved parents find out what happened to their children’s remains in the wake of the baby ashes
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Scots Health Secretary announces 500 new health visitors jobs
A total of 500 new health visitor posts will be created over the next four years, Scottish Health Secretary, Alex Neil has announced today. On a visit to the Goodtrees
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Elgin social care co-ordinator struck off over theft
A social care co-ordinator who stole more than £1,200 from several adult day service residents has been struck off. Robert Smith was a service co-ordinator at the unnamed service in
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Updated guidance for medication in Scots children’s services
The Care Inspectorate has published updated guidance on the management of medication in daycare of children and childminding services. This update takes into account recent changes to dosage instructions for
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