Children with additional support needs are to receive an improved service as a result of new measures that will make it easier for teachers and health staff to work together.

Social work chiefs in Aberdeen have drawn up plans to end support for dozens of ex-offenders in the city – despite fears that the move will lead to a rise in crime.

A national charity aimed at helping addicts to come off drugs has been launched in Scotland.

Commitments to improve support after diagnosis and hospital care for people with dementia have been made as part of Scotland’s first national dementia strategy.

Councillor salaries in Glasgow will be slashed by about £200,000 as the city’s new political leadership moves to break with its recent past by attempting to draw a line under its culture of cronyism.

GREATER protection for unborn babies is among the key changes to new national guidance on child protection revealed yesterday.

The boss of Scotland’s care industry watch dog told the Rosepark inquiry that inspectors took a “common sense approach” to evaluating services.

Edinburgh council chiefs have been accused of ignoring domestic abuse against men by claiming it’s just a case of women “venting their frustration”.

The Scottish Social Services Council’s (SSSC) annual review of trends in qualifying social work training in Scotland 2007/08 is now available to download from the organisations website.

Campaigners have welcomed Scotland’s first dementia strategy – but say it must be backed with commitment and resources if it is to work.