Fewer families in Scotland are becoming homeless and fewer children are living in temporary accommodation, according to official statistics. There were 8,007 homelessness applications between October and December 2013, a
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The assessment used to determine whether ill or disabled people can work should be changed to make it more “effective and humane”, a Holyrood Committee has said. Work Capability Assessments
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A charity that helps abused men is to receive almost £420,000 from a £12 million fund for survivors of domestic violence. The Big Lottery Fund cash is being awarded to
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SCOTLAND’S social care watchdog has demanded urgent changes at a Glasgow out of school care service. The move follows concerns about the quality of care provided to children at
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An independent review into the Catholic Church’s safeguarding and handling of abuse is to speak to victims in an attempt to create a policy of “no abuse and no cover
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Labour and the Scottish Government have united to introduce tougher penalties for human traffickers and provide enhanced support for victims. Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has adopted a member’s bill by
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The outstanding achievement of three social workers was recognised when Children and Young People Minister Aileen Campbell presented the SASW Social Work Awards earlier today. The awards are held each
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Additional resources will probably be required as a result of plans to link health and social care, doctors’ leaders have warned. Dr Brian Keighley, chairman of the British Medical Association
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A review into the case of a Lanarkshire nursery worker who abused boys has said more robust procedures are needed to detect offenders who seek to “groom parents” to get
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An IRISS and CCPS commissioned research project examining how welfare reform is impacting on the social services workforce are hosting a workshop next month. Participants from organisations in the voluntary,
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