From 1 August 2012, regulation of social workers in England transferred regulatory powers for the social work profession from the General Social Care Council (GSCC) to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

A worker from a children’s care home is facing a disciplinary hearing following allegations she had a relationship with a teenager in her care.

Thousands of drug addicts in Fife and Tayside could be risking overdoses due to the distribution of a ”life-saving” drug that temporarily reverses the effects of heroin if it all goes wrong, it has been claimed.

Duncan Thorp argues that old ideology shouldn’t hold back Scotland’s enterprising spirit

A FORMER care home manager who worked with vulnerable patients could be struck off after he allegedly exposed himself to a fellow member of staff and was drunk whilst on duty.

Dumfries and Galloway Council have come under fire from the Labour group over alleged ‘final reminder’ demands for payment from users of the regions Activity Resource centres, despite the charges being suspended last month.

A care home worker who raped one dementia sufferer and sexually assaulted two others has been jailed for seven years.

From 29 March 2013 practitioners in care home services for adults must apply to register with the SSSC or be registered with another regulatory body. To meet this compulsory registration date, applications must be submitted to the SSSC by 28 September 2012.

Aberdeen City Council is to recruit dozens of personal carers to meet the growing demand for care at home.

COUNCIL bosses are under fire amid claims cash demands are being sent to Adult Resource Centre users weeks after charges were suspended. Labour councillors are calling for an urgent meeting with director John Alexander to find out what is going on.