The court started at Dunfermline Sheriff Court last year and has since dealt with 300 cases.

Ninety per cent of voluntary organisations in Scotland expect their own economic situation to worsen or stay the same over the next 12 months, according to the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations.

Christine Dickson is told she should never work in social services again after breaching ‘professional boundaries’ with children

A new Fife-based care company has said it will create more than 100 jobs. Avenue Care Services will deliver “care-at-home” services ranging from housework to personal care.

AN ARBROATH council worker has been named the best lifelong learner by the Scottish Qualifications Authority at a national awards ceremony.

A CALLANDER thinktank is urging people to put forward their opinions and ideas on groundbreaking proposals for elderly care in the area.

ASSURANCES have been made about a Blairgowrie care home after its owner went into administration.

A MENTAL health nurse broke down in tears at a fatal accident inquiry into the death of a Dingwall care home resident when she was questioned about the care provided to the elderly woman.

Aberdeen City Council’s Social Care and Wellbeing service has scooped two major prizes at the prestigious Herald Society Awards.

Scotland’s care regulator, the Care Inspectorate, has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Annette Bruton.