Dumfries and Galloway councillors are being advised not to implement a rate rise in foster carer allowances.

A NEW service to help those inflicted by an addiction has opened in Stranraer this week.

CHILDREN who have been taken from their parents and cared for by relatives rather than foster carers face being raised in poverty.

Voluntary organisations across Scotland’s social care sector are to benefit from a £1 million investment in staff training from the Scottish Government.

A survey of 700 residents that informed the design of the facility, which also houses a day care centre for the elderly.

A £2.2 MILLION supported accommodation unit for young people leaving care is about to open in Dumfries.

ALCOHOL and drug support group DAPL has won a recommendation to keep providing counselling for drink and drug misuse.

Managing services under the same roof may not be new but budget cuts and an ageing population could mean its time has come

AN information event to explain more about proposals for changes to Home Care Services in Moray, is taking place at Forres House Community Centre next Monday (January 16).

A total of five workers have been suspended at a specialist unit for dementia sufferers after allegations of physical and verbal abuse.