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Man charged with murdering wife at Borders sheltered housing complex

By The Press Association20th April 2017News Scotland

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his wife at a sheltered housing complex. Eileen Thomson, 70, was taken to hospital after police were called to

Growing staffing crisis sees Scots care providers regularly turn down care packages

By The Press Association18th April 2017News Scotland

A growing staffing “crisis” in Scotland’s care homes is hitting provision and contributing to hospital bed blocking, an industry body has warned. New figures released by private and voluntary social

Sturgeon ramps up pressure on Davidson over ‘indefensible’ rape clause stance

By The Press Association13th April 2017News Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has branded Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson “shameful” for her stance on the UK Government’s so-called rape clause. Ms Davidson released a statement through a spokesman

New helpline service launched for child abuse survivors in Scotland

By The Press Association12th April 2017News Scotland

A charity that represents survivors of historical child abuse is launching a new helpline service. Wellbeing Scotland said the line will give survivors a chance to name, confidentially, the person

‘Game-changing’ HIV prevention drug backed for NHS use in Scotland

By The Press Association11th April 2017News Scotland

Scotland has become the first part of the UK to make a controversial drug which aims to prevent HIV available on the NHS. The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved

Ruth Davidson urged to confront PM over ‘rape clause’ welfare reform

By The Press Association11th April 2017News Scotland

Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale has called on Ruth Davidson to confront the Prime Minister on the UK Government’s controversial “rape clause”. The policy came into force last week as

Catholic Church-run homes focus of second phase of Scottish child abuse inquiry

By The Press Association7th April 2017News Scotland

The second phase of the Scottish child abuse inquiry will investigate children’s homes run by the Catholic Church. The inquiry is examining historical allegations of the abuse of children in

Scottish home care charities to share £1 million for care worker training

By Iain MacDonald6th April 2017News Scotland

Hundreds of care workers will be supported to get necessary qualifications with more than £1 million funding from the Scottish Government. The funding will support 700 social service staff to

Drive to increase awareness of LGBT rights amongst Scots mental health professionals

By Iain MacDonald6th April 2017News Scotland

A drive to improve mental health services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people has begun today with the launch of a new guide by the Mental Welfare Commission. The

Unfilled nursing and midwifery posts have ‘rocketed’, Scottish Labour

By The Press Association3rd April 2017News Scotland

The number of unfilled nursing and midwifery posts has “rocketed” in a five-year period, according to Scottish Labour. Vacancies stood at 661 in December 2011 but rose to 2,525 by