A former charity boss has gone on trial accused of sexually assaulting six women. Ian Paterson of Tarves, Aberdeenshire, was the chief executive of Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations when

Failings in the care of a teenager who killed his foster carer have been revealed by a review of the circumstances surrounding the case. Dawn McKenzie, 34, was repeatedly stabbed

A review of the care given to a boy who killed his foster carer has found some failings but concluded her death could not have been anticipated or prevented. The

Legislation aimed at improving the lives of children and young people is “inhibited and inward looking” and displays a reluctance to engage with international human rights, MSPs have been told.

Prisoners in Scotland’s newest jail carried out 165 assaults on fellow inmates and staff last year. An inspection report on Low Moss Prison in Bishopbriggs shows in 2012-13, there were

Motherwell is consolidating a global reputation for supporting people with dementia following another high profile visit from overseas. Earlier this year a delegation from Norway’s national Health Association visited the

A joint board of Aberdeenshire Council and NHS Grampian is being recommended as the preferred model to manage the integrated health and social care service in Aberdeenshire. The new joint

HEART-E project is a free heart disease educational resource that health professionals across Scotland can access.   This resource will enhance knowledge and clinical practice in the delivery of heart

INCOMPETENT nurses will no longer be struck off in Scotland regardless of the harm they cause patients, a health watchdog has confirmed. Politicians and patients’ groups say they are disappointed

Informal workplace cultures in large organisations contribute to poverty traps among low-paid workers. Possessing high levels of skills does not guarantee well-paid employment.  In recent years, skills policy in Scotland