Concern over 50% surge in foodbanks use
Charities have called for urgent action to tackle poverty after visits to foodbanks in one part of Scotland rose by more than 50% last month. There were 358 visits to
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Lord McCluskey concerned over ‘serious errors’ in Bill evidence
There have been “serious errors” in the evidence given to a Holyrood committee over proposals to abolish corroboration, a retired high court judge has said. Lord McCluskey has written to
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Audit Scotland review shows ‘slow progress’ on elderly reforms
A major Scottish Government programme aimed at improving care for Scotland’s elderly population has made slow progress so far, a report has found. Audit Scotland has reviewed progress three years
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Parliament votes overwhelmingly for same-sex marriage
A change in the law that will allow same-sex couples in Scotland to marry has been approved in a “historic” vote at Holyrood. The Scottish Parliament overwhelmingly voted in favour
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Adoption agency ruling ‘kicks a hole through Equality Act’
The National Secular Society has warned that a decision by the Scottish Charities Appeal Panel (SCAP) about a Catholic adoption agency that discriminates against gay couples “kicks a hole right
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New research suggests child poverty less likely in Scotland
Child poverty in Scotland fell by almost twice the level in England over a decade, new analysis in the run-up to the independence referendum has shown. The proportion of children
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Employability tests urged for young offenders
Young offenders should be tested on their reading, writing and maths skills, the Scottish Conservatives have said. The party has called for mandatory testing to be introduced for young people
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New health and social care chief officer for Aberdeenshire
The integration of Health and Social Care Services in Aberdeenshire has taken a step forward with the appointment of Adam Coldwells as chief officer for the new service. Aberdeenshire Council
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New briefing for those working with vulnerable children and families
A new briefing for professionals who work with vulnerable children and families called ‘The Role of Schools in Supporting Vulnerable Children and Families’ has just been published. The briefing was
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Call for written evidence in early years health inequalities
The Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee has agreed to begin a new phase of its themed work on health inequalities by holding a short inquiry on early years. Organisations
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