Concern over ‘early wake up call’ for elderly
Elderly and disabled residents in north and north west Sutherland will be forced to get up as early as 7am as a result of changes to the local authority’s Care at Home Service, it is claimed.
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Social work and education ‘priority’ in Aberdeen
Social work and education will be priorities if Aberdeen gets an improved funding settlement, the city council leader has said.
A ‘criminal’ waste of £40m say angry MSPs
MORE must be done to tackle the “staggering” waste of up to £40 million a year in the criminal justice system, including cutting reoffending rates, MSPs have warned.
Funding boost for victims of abuse
More than half a million pounds will be used to tackle the long term damage caused by domestic abuse.
Scottish government acts on advice from SCVO in spending plans
The SCVO got its way in the new Spending Review unveiled by the Scottish government yesterday, as it welcomed the “major shift in focus to prevention and confidence in the sector”.
Dumfries and Galloway care home seeks overhaul approval
A revised plan for specialist housing to replace a council-run care home in Dumfries and Galloway has been recommended for approval.
Scotland outlines plans to improve dementia care
300 ‘dementia champions’ will be trained to work across the NHS and local authorities by 2013, says Scottish Government
Home care privatisation not working, claims union
HOME care services for the elderly and disabled are being seriously disrupted as a private company brought in by councillors fails to fulfil its contract.
We need clarity over care costs
The role of councils is to provide public services to people in their area according to local circumstances. There is universal agreement that people who are mentally or physically disabled and the infirm elderly require support.
Revealed: Scotland’s care charges lottery
PEOPLE most in need of care across Scotland are bearing the brunt of the council budgets squeeze – paying for services that were once free while facing huge discrepancies in charges depending on where they live.
