School at centre of childcare investigation to close
An independent Aberdeen school which has been at the centre of an investigation is to close this summer. Last month, the Care Inspectorate said it had received complaints about “staffing
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Significant challenges in health inequalities warn BMA Scotland
There are still “significant challenges” to overcome in tackling Scotland’s “stubbornly persistent” health inequalities, doctors’ leaders have warned. The British Medical Association (BMA) in Scotland is calling for integrated action
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New legislation introduces self-directed support in Scotland
Major changes to the way people across Scotland receive support from public and private care providers came into effect on today. The change to self-directed support, or SDS, gives people
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Fatal Accident Inquiry to be held into murder of foster carer
A fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the murder of a foster carer who was stabbed to death by the 13-year-old boy she was looking after. Dawn McKenzie
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15% increase in calls to NSPCC Scotland
Child abuse charity NSPCC said calls to its helpline rose 15% last year, with more than 50,000 people seeking help. The organisation said it had witnessed an increase in the
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MSPs ask young Scots to share their experiences of homelessness
Youths who were once homeless have been invited to Holyrood to help MSPs learn from their experiences. Young people who have experienced homelessness have been asked to give their views
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Scots childcare costs up 4.8% with limited places for working parents
Families are under pressure from a combination of patchy childcare provision and above-inflation price rises, a charity is warning. Nursery childcare for under-twos is 4.8% more expensive than last year,
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Mental health watchdog finds benefit cut ‘major factor’ in suicide
A decision to cut a woman’s benefits was a “major factor” in her suicide, according to a mental health watchdog. The woman, referred to as Ms DE, had a 20-year
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New organisation set up to support Scots childcare
A new body has been set up in a bid to promote “real and significant change” in Scotland’s childcare system. The Childcare Alliance, which has the support of businesses and
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Inspectorate launch care home campaign to help residents keep active
A THOUSAND care homes in Scotland are being asked to join a campaign to support physical activity for older residents. Scotlands’ social care watchdog, the Care Inspectorate, has today launched
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