A range of new initiatives to improve the protection of Scotland’s most vulnerable children have been announced.

The number of people with drug problems in Scotland could rise as a result of the impact of spending cuts on vulnerable communities, a campaign group has warned.

Home carers in Fife have urged social work managers to maximise their potential to help deal with the region’s bed-blocking crisis.

The Government must consider abandoning free personal care for the elderly, and other universal benefits. By Stephen Naysmith

A council has received a slap on the wrist over the way it handled a complaint at a social work review meeting.

Parents in the Highlands requiring respite care for their disabled children could be given clearer information on the help available.

Convicted child abuser Morag Jordan was the subject of at least two harassment complaints while working with Angus Council, The Courier can reveal.

Voluntary care organisations across Scotland are to receive a share of £1 million from the Scottish Government to boost staff training and development.

The Scottish Community Sector Alliance will promote the work of local communities and attempt to influence national policy

The SNP plans to introduce free prescriptions just before this year’s election, while Labour wants to merge health and social care