CHILD poverty is falling in Scotland and at a faster rate than south of the Border, according to new figures.

A NURSING home where a 90-year-old woman was left for two days with an untreated broken hip has been handed another critical inspection.

A Sutherland councillor has moved to calm fears over the future of Beachview, the day care centre in Brora for adults with learning disabilities.

A GOUROCK nursery has closed down without warning – leaving parents without childcare and staff without jobs.

A DISABLED woman facing a huge hike in care charges has slammed plans for a social work celebration party.

The founder of Four Seasons Health Care is looking to take over former Southern Cross care homes from landlords, following the collapse of the UK’s largest operator.

AN industry magnate’s bid for 11 care homes run by Southern Cross has confirmed fears of “cherry-picking” from the stricken company.

Freedom of information win could open up major debate, says Stephen Naysmith

KILMARNOCK’S Odeon Cinema is to host an autism-friendly premiere of Jim Carrey’s latest film. ‘Mr Popper’s Penguins’ will be shown at the Queen’s Drive cinema on Thursday, August 11, as part of a UK-wide first by Odeon and not-for-profit provider of support for people with autism, Dimensions.

The bitter row over the closure of a day care centre could see disabled adults move to a multimillion-pound swimming venue being built for the Commonwealth Games.