Calls to a helpline that deals with housing problems have increased by more than 40 per cent in the past three years, the charity that runs the service revealed.

THE Scottish Government today accused Remploy bosses of jeopardising efforts to save Scottish jobs over “unnecessary secrecy” in crunch negotiations.

The size and scale of Scotland’s social housing providers are a financial drawback as they plan for their long-term future, by Susan Torrance

A LEADING charity and Scotland’s largest police force have embarked on a groundbreaking venture aimed at cutting off the supply of young new recruits to Glasgow’s crime gangs.

Calls have been made to provide small personalised care homes for elderly residents in Dumbarton and the Vale just days after the council agreed a £20million merger of all residential facilities.

New legislation that will allow disabled people to buy their own alternatives to council-run social care has been passed by the Scottish Parliament.

A charity has welcomed Glasgow’s plans to revamp day care services for adults with learning disabilities. But it has called on the city council to listen to the concerns of people affected by the move.

Scotland’s gay and lesbian communities are to have their say on what can be done to tackle prejudice and discrimination with the launch of a major consultation.

A service offering support and advice to victims of domestic abuse has been expanded following a £2.5 million funding boost.

Social work bosses struggling with a runaway budget have admitted they can’t get it under control. Yesterday councillors were being asked to give the go-ahead for consultants to be brought in to help.