The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Social Services guidance and resources were developed by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as part of the development work to support the implementation of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) within the social services sector.

A draft proposal called Towards an Autism Strategy for Scotland has been launched by minister for public health Shona Robison, detailing what the Scottish government needs to do, alongside professionals and carers, to meet the needs of people on the autistic spectrum.

A disabled care centre closed by Glasgow City Council has re-opened because of the dire condition of the makeshift facilities intended to replace it.

THE number of homeless families living in bed-and-breakfast accommodation in the Highlands is three times the total in the city of Glasgow.

THE number of Scottish parents having children taken away and put up for adoption has rocketed in the last three years.

Orkney Health and Care has launched a telehealth service using advanced solutions from Tunstall Healthcare to enhance healthcare delivery for patients with long-term conditions, such as chronic heart disease and chronic lung disease.

A CARE home run by a star of TV’s Secret Millionaire has been blacklisted by a Scots council.

Hundreds of desperate families in Scotland are living in fear of losing out on £61m of funding due to government cutbacks.

A music therapy charity wants to create a £6.5million purpose-built centre in a Glasgow park. The Nordoff Robbins centre would be the first of its kind in Scotland if it gets the go ahead from Glasgow city Council.

A consultation about how to meet the needs of people with autism has been launched amid growing concerns about the support available.