Governments clash over pension and welfare costs
The UK Government has raised concerns about the future cost of pensions and benefits in an independent Scotland. SNP policy pledges and the impact of an ageing population would add
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Families ‘stunned’ over council delay in report on baby ashes
Parents whose babies’ remains were disposed of without their knowledge are “stunned” that they were not informed that a report into the scandal was passed to Edinburgh City Council last
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Aberdeen private school gets lowest Care Inspectorate grade
An independent Aberdeen school kindergarten which is to close this summer amid an investigation has been given the lowest possible grade for quality of care. The Care Inspectorate graded the
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Finalists for Scotland’s social services accolades announced
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has today announced the social service projects across Scotland that have made it to the final of the annual Care Accolades awards, to be
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Glasgow life expectancy lowest in UK
People in Glasgow have the worst life expectancy in the whole of Britain, figures show. As Glaswegians prepare to welcome some of the world’s most elite athletes to their city,
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Inspectors lack confidence in Dumfries & Galloway’s children’s service
Inspectors have warned they are “not confident” that vulnerable children and young people in Dumfries and Galloway are being kept safe. A report on a joint inspection of services for
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Scots committee claim zero hours contracts exploitative
Zero hours contracts should not be used by employers in most cases, according to a committee of MPs which voiced alarm at what it sees as the increasing use of
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Positive report for East Lothian children’s services
A joint inspection of services for children and young people in East Lothian has highlighted areas of good performance and also made recommendations where further improvement can be made. The
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Aberdeen care home graded ‘weak’ following inspection
An Aberdeen care home has been told it must improve the care it provides to residents, following an unannounced inspection by Scotland’s social care watchdog. Inspectors from the Care Inspectorate
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Charity sets up mediation centre to tackle youth homelessness
A mediation centre is being set up to help prevent thousands of young Scots from becoming homeless as a result of family breakdowns. Plans for the Scottish Centre for Conflict
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