Scientists have identified a way of prompting nerve system repair in multiple sclerosis (MS). Studies on rats by Cambridge and Edinburgh University researchers identified how to help stem cells in the brain regenerate myelin sheath, needed to protect nerve fibres.

A Facebook campaign to save Fife’s council-run residential care homes has gathered the support of more than 900 people.

Almost 900 people with learning disabilities are living in care homes for the elderly, inappropriately placed to save local councils money, say campaigners.

Scotland’s largest police force has launched its annual campaign to tackle domestic abuse.

Planned laws requiring Scottish health boards to provide specialist care for the terminally ill have been scrapped, amid concern over the legislation.

A REGIONAL manager of care homes around Scotland has been recognised at a national awards ceremony in London for her outstanding service to the industry.

Angus Council leader Bob Myles has said that education and social work staff are “living in a cocoon” if they expect to be spared from the swingeing job cuts announced on Monday.

A LOCHABER councillor is demanding a decision on the future of a Lochaber care home which he says has become a “political football”.

YMCA Glasgow has changed its name and rebranded with the help of Freight Design and Matthews Marketing.

Scotland’s only respite centre for those affected by multiple sclerosis has been given a reprieve at the 11th hour.