Commitments to improve support after diagnosis and hospital care for people with dementia have been made as part of Scotland’s first national dementia strategy.

Councillor salaries in Glasgow will be slashed by about £200,000 as the city’s new political leadership moves to break with its recent past by attempting to draw a line under its culture of cronyism.

GREATER protection for unborn babies is among the key changes to new national guidance on child protection revealed yesterday.

The boss of Scotland’s care industry watch dog told the Rosepark inquiry that inspectors took a “common sense approach” to evaluating services.

Edinburgh council chiefs have been accused of ignoring domestic abuse against men by claiming it’s just a case of women “venting their frustration”.

The Scottish Social Services Council’s (SSSC) annual review of trends in qualifying social work training in Scotland 2007/08 is now available to download from the organisations website.

A SACKED social worker has been branded “appalling” by bosses after sending an email showing shamed pop star Gary Glitter smuggling a child through customs in a Duty Free bag.

Campaigners have welcomed Scotland’s first dementia strategy – but say it must be backed with commitment and resources if it is to work.

Ministers have been urged not to sit on the fence in the acrimonious dispute between Scotland’s largest health board and local authority, amid accusations the board rejected an offer from its former chairman to try and find a way forward.

A NEW social work service to support family members or friends who take care of youngsters full-time will be launched today.