Boy, 16, locked up for nine years for killing Bailey Gwynne in school row
A teenager has been locked up for nine years for stabbing a school pupil to death during a “trivial” row. Bailey Gwynne, 16, died from a knife wound to the
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North-East awards scheme launched for care experienced students
North-east students in Higher and Further Education who have experience of being looked after or in care will be recognised through a new awards scheme to celebrate their achievements. The
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Care home residents moved as more heavy rain threatens flooding
More heavy rain across the UK could lead to further flooding, communities have been warned. The Met Office has issued amber ”be prepared” warnings for heavy rain in the Grampian,
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Scheme sees nearly 200 nurses return to practice across Scotland
Nearly 200 former nurses and midwives are expected to return to practice this year – more than double the aim of a Scottish Government-funded scheme. Over 40 participants have already
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Children’s service staff praised – improvement urged in management at Aberdeenshire
Services for children and young people in Aberdeenshire are performing well but can improve further in key areas, inspectors have concluded. It follows a joint inspection of services across the
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Bursaries still available for September start MSc Social Work
Bursaries are still available for Robert Gordon University (RGU) MSc Social Work which is enrolling now for September start. The two year course will introduce you to the values, skills
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Aberdeenshire care home told to make improvements
A care home in Aberdeenshire has been told it must make improvements after the quality of care and support it provided to residents was graded ‘weak’ by inspectors. The Care
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Video: Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Integration
From April 2016 adult health and social care services will be delivered by a partnership between Aberdeenshire Council and NHS Grampian. The aim of this integration is to provide a
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Police investigate alleged abuse at special needs school
Allegations of physical abuse of children at an Aberdeenshire school for pupils with special needs are being investigated by Police Scotland. The abuse allegations concern nursery and primary-aged children at
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New health and social care chief officer for Aberdeenshire
The integration of Health and Social Care Services in Aberdeenshire has taken a step forward with the appointment of Adam Coldwells as chief officer for the new service. Aberdeenshire Council
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