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Care Appointments Scotland turns the living and working spotlight on Glasgow.

The Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland (MHTS) was established in accordance with the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.

The eagerly awaited 21st Century Social Work Review has now concluded its work and the review has been presented to the Scottish Executive.
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Without dwelling on recent adverse press coverage we thought it would be good to remind people, in a positive way, just why Disclosure Scotland is such a vital service today. We asked Brian Gorman to highlight for us how, why and when it came into being?

A new short story by one of Scotland’s most talented writers, which highlights issues faced by those who care in the community, has been co-published by the charity Artlink and the Scottish Book Trust.

The expanding body of disability legislation and the desire to promote equality at work are, together, having a positive impact on UK employers’ policies, according to a survey of disability at work released by IRS Employment Review, published by LexisNexis Butterworths.

Brian Corrigan, Scotland Officer with the Social Care Association, reflects on the recent SCA awards and lecture…

Professor June Andrews, Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling, writes for Care Appointments Scotland

The social work needs of people with dementia are very specifically related to the nature of their condition and the circumstances in which they find themselves.

National Strategy for the Development of the Social Service Workforce is launched

Deputy Education Minister Robert Brown spoke to Care Appointments about the National Strategy for the Development of the Social Service Workforce