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Scotland through the worst of Omicron wave with situation ‘much more positive’ – Nicola Sturgeon

By The Press Association8th February 2022News Scotland

Scotland is now “through the worst” of the Omicron wave of coronavirus, Nicola Sturgeon has said. Giving her latest Covid update to Holyrood, the First Minister insisted that the situation

Shona Robison: Government cannot mitigate entirely for cost of living crisis

By Craig Paton, Reporter8th February 2022News Scotland

The Scottish Government will not be able to mitigate all of the effects of the cost of living crisis, the Social Justice Secretary, Shona Robison, has said. Rising inflation, stagnant

Rise in both homelessness and rough sleeping in Scotland, official figures show

By The Press Association1st February 2022News Scotland

There has been an increase in the number of Scots classed as homeless, with official figures showing a rise in both rough sleeping and the number of people in temporary

We are fighting poverty with ‘one arm tied behind our back’, SNP ministers

By Craig Paton, Reporter1st February 2022News Scotland

The Scottish Government is fighting poverty with “one arm tied behind our back”, according to two ministers. Public health minister, Maree Todd, said the Scottish Government is forced to counter

Report calls for urgent action to address critical issues in delivery of social care in Scotland

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter28th January 2022News Scotland

Urgent action is needed to change how Scotland’s social care services are delivered so that it meets the needs of people relying on care and support, according to a new

Care homes reliant on agency staff more likely to spread Covid-19 to residents – University study

By The Press Association26th January 2022News Scotland

Care home residents who are looked after by agency staff are more likely to catch coronavirus from their carer than those who are looked after by dedicated teams, a study

New guidance advocating rehabilitation when sentencing young Scots comes into effect

By The Press Association26th January 2022News Scotland

New guidance that aims to ensure rehabilitation is a “primary consideration” when young offenders are sentenced has come into force in courts across Scotland. The sentencing young people guideline applies

More than half of nurses in Scotland are considering quitting, new RCN survey shows

By The Press Association26th January 2022News Scotland

Three out of five nurses in Scotland are thinking about leaving their job, research has shown. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland interviewed about 1,300 of its members for

Home care provider announces new 365 campaign to recruit new worker every day this year

By The Press Association24th January 202224th January 2022News Scotland

A company that provides care at home is aiming to more than double its staff this year by recruiting one new worker for each day of 2022. Scottish firm HRM

Report recommends virtual courts to deal with domestic abuse cases across Scotland

By The Press Association21st January 2022News Scotland

Specialist online courts should be set up to deal with domestic abuse cases, a report has recommended. The Virtual Trials National Project Board said that creating such courts could increase

Category: News Scotland

Scotland through the worst of Omicron wave with situation ‘much more positive’ – Nicola Sturgeon

Shona Robison: Government cannot mitigate entirely for cost of living crisis

Rise in both homelessness and rough sleeping in Scotland, official figures show

We are fighting poverty with ‘one arm tied behind our back’, SNP ministers

Care homes reliant on agency staff more likely to spread Covid-19 to residents – University study

New guidance advocating rehabilitation when sentencing young Scots comes into effect

More than half of nurses in Scotland are considering quitting, new RCN survey shows

Report recommends virtual courts to deal with domestic abuse cases across Scotland

Waspi women criticise ‘bizarre and unjustified’ ruling out of compensation

Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother branded ‘executioners’ as pair are jailed for life

Letby legal team seeks fresh bid to challenge convictions of child serial killer

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Category: News Scotland

Scotland through the worst of Omicron wave with situation ‘much more positive’ – Nicola Sturgeon

Shona Robison: Government cannot mitigate entirely for cost of living crisis

Rise in both homelessness and rough sleeping in Scotland, official figures show

We are fighting poverty with ‘one arm tied behind our back’, SNP ministers

Report calls for urgent action to address critical issues in delivery of social care in Scotland

Care homes reliant on agency staff more likely to spread Covid-19 to residents – University study

New guidance advocating rehabilitation when sentencing young Scots comes into effect

More than half of nurses in Scotland are considering quitting, new RCN survey shows

Home care provider announces new 365 campaign to recruit new worker every day this year

Report recommends virtual courts to deal with domestic abuse cases across Scotland