Richard Wilson leads drive to increase job opportunities for autistic
Actor Richard Wilson has called for people with autism to be given greater support to enter the world of work.
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Charity offers Scottish sailing trips to young cancer sufferers
A charity set up by round the world yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur is offering sailing trips in Scotland to young people recovering from cancer.
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Scotland’s law to end homelessness: a bold policy which needs more action
Scotland’s commitment to abolishing homelessness is one of the strongest in the developed world but that policy is coming unstuck through cuts and uneven delivery, says Graeme Brown, the director of Shelter Scotland
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Doctors raise concerns over Ayrshire elderly consultation
GPs have expressed concern over a major revamp of elderly care. They feel a consultation on the future of care services has left them out.
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Investigation launched at West Dunbartonshire care centre
An investigation has been launched at a council-run care facility in West Dunbartonshire. The probe follows allegations from a member of the public against staff at the centre formerly known as Kilpatrick House in Alexandria.
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Student internship opportunity at IRISS
Following the success of the scheme for us in 2012, IRISS is once again one of the host organisations involved in the ESRC student internship opportunity in 2013.
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Government child protection guidance updated
The Scottish Government has revealed three manifesto commitments on child protection. Local services for vulnerable children are expected to benefit from the updated guidance for health professionals.
The three new documents are: The National Framework for child protection learning and development, the Risk Assessment Framework and Child Protection Guidance for health professionals.
Minister for Children and Young People Aileen Campbell said: “Ensuring protection is in place for all children or young people at risk from neglect or harm is vitally important. The completion of these commitments reflect the Scottish Government’s distinctive and strong commitment to working in partnership with practitioners across the child protection sector to best support local practice.
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Go-ahead for ‘rehab’ flats in West Dunbartonshire
PLANS to transform a block of flats in Drumry into supported living accommodation for ex-drug addicts have been given the green-light by planning chiefs.
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Dundee City Council faces action over mileage cuts
Staff at a Scottish council will “take whatever action is necessary” to thwart an attempt to cut mileage rates below the HMRC approved level.
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Literacy ‘key to lifting children out of poverty’
SCOTLAND’S chief medical officer is calling for more to be done to drive up literacy standards and help lift more children out of poverty.
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