Crime in Scotland has fallen to its lowest level in more than 30 years, new figures have revealed.  There were 40,000 fewer crimes recorded across Scotland in 2009/10, down from 377,433 to 338,028.

Fife Council has taken another step towards tightening up its child protection services in response to a damning report published last year.

Disabled residents at a north-east care service are preparing for crunch talks with council bosses over the future of their homes.

CARE home bosses have been slammed for charging some Scots pensioners almost double the amount for their services as they charge local authorities.

The University of Aberdeen will launch the first degree programme in Scotland in social pedagogy through a unique partnership with the Camphill School Aberdeen.

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Knowledge Services Group are developing an online resource to support social services and health workers in the learning disability sector.

All Scottish political parties should put aside their differences and form a ‘grand coalition’ to improve outcomes for looked-after children, according to leading children’s charity Aberlour Child Care Trust.

The Children’s Hospice Association Scotland has been helping sick and disabled children for 18 years, but is facing a major new problem.

The number of youngsters on the at-risk register in Aberdeen has plunged to its lowest level for a decade, it emerged last night.

IRISS have announced details of their first Annual Forum – ‘a full-day event providing creative solutions and practical ideas to support Scotland’s social services in these challenging times.’