Inspectors have found a Forfar care home for the elderly has “weak” staffing and management.

SCOTLAND must follow the example of other European countries and create specialist drug-user care homes to help an ageing “Trainspotting generation”, experts have warned.

A commitment that will “significantly improve” the care of dementia patients has now come into effect.

A free, confidential phone line for NHS staff who wish to raise any concerns about practices in NHS Scotland has gone live today.

Our expert panel reflect on Scotland’s 10-year programme to put an end to homelessness and the challenges that lie ahead

THE NUMBER of children on the child protection register in South Ayrshire has seen one of the largest rises in the country.

A CARE home nurse was sacked after giving whisky to elderly residents, including recovering alcoholics, to “quieten them down”.

Shetland Islands Council’s social services committee has agreed to start charging for providing social care services, including home helps.

Figures show the number of people asking for emergency housing was down 15 per cent in the past year and 22 per cent since 2010.

A consultation is underway to encourage locals to give their views on the way older people’s services across Stirling and Clackmannanshire will be designed and delivered in the future.