Woman dies after fire at Aberdeenshire Council sheltered housing complex
An elderly woman has died after a fire at a sheltered housing complex in Aberdeenshire. Police and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to a report of a
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New pilot scheme aims to tackle child sexual exploitation in Aberdeen and Dundee
A programme to protect young people against child sexual exploitation (CSE) has been launched by police and a charity. Police Scotland and Barnardo’s in Aberdeen and Dundee have developed a
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Caryn finds right environment with degree in Social Work
A caring social worker celebrated completing her degree at Robert Gordon University after deciding to swap studying trees for supporting families. Caryn Stubbs (25) graduated with a BA (Hons) Social
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NHS Grampian issues apology after care failings in baby death case
A health board has apologised unreservedly after a probe found “multiple failings” in the care and treatment given to a baby who later died. NHS Grampian said there were no
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RGU set to host multi-agency disability and child protection event
Robert Gordon University (RGU) is set to host a regional child protection event, in partnership with the Child Protection Committees of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. The event – titled ‘Disability
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Aberdeenshire nursery told it must make swift improvements
A nursery in Fraserburgh has been told it must make swift improvements to the care provided to children. Inspectors from the Care Inspectorate have served a formal improvement notice on
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‘New journey’ will see Cornerstone separate fundraising and social care functions
Leading social care provider, Cornerstone, has announced the launch of a new Charitable Foundation to separate its fundraising and social care functions; a vision set out by the organisation’s new
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RGU opens its doors to new applicants for adult nursing qualification
Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) School of Nursing and Midwifery will host an event this week for anyone with an interest in becoming an adult nurse. The event will be an
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Addiction and substance misuse module open for applications at RGU
A unique health module at Robert Gordon University (RGU) is now open for applications for those who wish to advance their professional knowledge and skills in the field of addiction
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North-east housing support provider celebrates five-star inspection
A leading provider of housing support is celebrating after receiving a five-star review of it’s North-east service from the Care Inspectorate. Blackwood’s North Support Services, in Aberdeen, recently underwent an
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