The Church of Scotland’s social care arm is employing hundreds of staff on controversial zero-hours contracts. More than 500 Crossreach staff are currently on the terms – which guarantee neither

THE senior council official in charge of dealing with poverty and neglect in Glasgow has received a golden goodbye worth almost £600,000 – the equivalent of a pound for every

CONTROVERSIAL contracts offering no guarantees of work are being defended by an Inverness company as the only feasible way to care for the elderly. Two hundred staff at employee-owned Highland

Only about half the cash made available for “lifeline” grants has been handed out so far, it has been revealed. • Around half of crisis funds set aside by Scottish

A Glasgow home carer who was hurt after slipping on ice has won a legal case which could help other injured workers. Tracey Kennedy’s employer Cordia argued that she could

Remote, rural and island health workers can now access a new and inclusive learning resource, which supports the needs of sick children and their families and makes it easier for

A nurse claimed she forgot to report an allegation that an elderly and vulnerable care home resident had been assaulted by a member of staff. Margaret Kiddie was told by

Teamwork is the key to CrossReach achieving its goals says the new Convener of the Church of Scotland’s Social Care Council, Dr Sally Bonnar. Dr Bonnar took up her post

A SHOCKING 50 youngsters under the age of 11 have received help for sexual abuse in just one Scottish city alone, a charity has revealed. New figures released by Childline

A CULTURE clash could erupt between health boards and council social work departments as the Scottish Government tries to merge the two, a leading expert in elderly care has warned.