MSPs approve new child legislation
Children will get more access to nursery provision, free school meals and increased care support as part of a wide-ranging legislation approved by MSPs last night. The Children and Young
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Unison workforce report slams state of home care standards
A new Unison Scotland survey of workers who look after the elderly and vulnerable in their own homes, lays bare the challenges and problems they experience. The majority of home
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Legal challenge warning to child guardian plans
Plans to appoint a named guardian for every child are almost certain to be subjected to legal challenge if they are approved at Holyrood, the Tories have claimed. The controversial
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£4m fund to provide community jobs boost
Around 1,200 jobs and training placements are to be created thanks to £4 million of government funding. First Minister Alex Salmond will make the announcement when he opens the Scottish
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IRISS extend invitation to older people and carers
IRISS are hosting a workshop at the Social Services Expo on 18 March 2014, and are looking for older people and carers to help shape their sessions as a voice
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Scottish alcohol death rates fall significantly in past decade
Alcohol-related deaths have fallen significantly in Scotland in contrast with the rest of the UK, figures show. The death rate for men dropped by 37% in the decade between 2002
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Private nursery given more time for improvements
An Aberdeen private school and nursery has asked for more time to comply with a call for improvement made by inspectors. The Care Inspectorate issued an improvement notice to the
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Inspectorate announces drive to improve care inspection awareness
The Care Inspectorate has announced a drive to better inform people about poorly performing care services, and highlight those which demonstrate leading-edge practice. The body, which inspects and regulates some
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Dumfries and Galloway fostering service rated very good
A new report from the Care Inspectorate found that Dumfries and Galloway Council continues to provide a very good service to foster carers and children living in foster care. Inspectors
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Seven held following domestic abuse crackdown in Aberdeen
Seven people have been arrested during a police crackdown on the “cowardly” crime of domestic violence. A team of 12 extra officers helped local police as they carried out high-visibility
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