Scotland’s commitment to abolishing homelessness is one of the strongest in the developed world but that policy is coming unstuck through cuts and uneven delivery, says Graeme Brown, the director of Shelter Scotland
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GPs have expressed concern over a major revamp of elderly care. They feel a consultation on the future of care services has left them out.
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An investigation has been launched at a council-run care facility in West Dunbartonshire. The probe follows allegations from a member of the public against staff at the centre formerly known as Kilpatrick House in Alexandria.
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Following the success of the scheme for us in 2012, IRISS is once again one of the host organisations involved in the ESRC student internship opportunity in 2013.
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The Scottish Government has revealed three manifesto commitments on child protection. Local services for vulnerable children are expected to benefit from the updated guidance for health professionals.
The three new documents are: The National Framework for child protection learning and development, the Risk Assessment Framework and Child Protection Guidance for health professionals.
Minister for Children and Young People Aileen Campbell said: “Ensuring protection is in place for all children or young people at risk from neglect or harm is vitally important. The completion of these commitments reflect the Scottish Government’s distinctive and strong commitment to working in partnership with practitioners across the child protection sector to best support local practice.
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PLANS to transform a block of flats in Drumry into supported living accommodation for ex-drug addicts have been given the green-light by planning chiefs.
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Staff at a Scottish council will “take whatever action is necessary” to thwart an attempt to cut mileage rates below the HMRC approved level.
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SCOTLAND’S chief medical officer is calling for more to be done to drive up literacy standards and help lift more children out of poverty.
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A pilot scheme is being launched to test new ways of delivering healthcare in remote areas of Scotland.
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The Scottish Government has revealed three manifesto commitments on child protection. Local services for vulnerable children are expected to benefit from the updated guidance for health professionals.
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