CONCERN has been raised following a second suspected outbreak of norovirus in just a few months at a Wishaw care home.

The number of heroin addicts in Scotland has increased by at least 4,000 over the last five years — and Dundee has the second highest rate of problem drug users in the country.

A BUSINESSWOMAN-turned-philanthropist has pledged £1 million to an autism research centre at one of Scotland’s leading universities.

County residents suffering from mental health issues have been left “devastated” by news that a Haddington-based resource centre which they attend looks set to close.

The health regulator which inspects hospitals and care homes in England has “struggled” since its creation two years ago, a report says.

A review of the National Care Standards has been called for by the Health and Sport Committee in its report published today.

Scotland’s care regulator, the Care Inspectorate, welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee conclusion that the inspection system for care of older people is “sufficiently rigorous” and said the Committee’s inclusion of the Care Inspectorate’s proposals for improvement in their recommendations was a strong endorsement of the Inspectorate’s direction of travel.

Women, men and children trafficked into Britain not seen as victims of crime whose rights have been breached – report

It is hoped the North and West Sutherland Care Alliance will continue to provide a service in the area, despite fears that it would be forced to wind down because of changes to community care.

COUNCIL bosses claim a new report backs up their controversial plan to demolish a Glasgow day care centre.