Campaigner in call for law change to allow adoption beyond 18-years-old
A campaigner has told MSPs he feels a special moment has been “stolen” from him because he cannot ask his stepfather to adopt him now he is over 18. Nathan
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Mental Welfare Commission concern over 12% rise in guardianship orders in Scotland
The rise in legal orders giving control over finance, property and welfare safeguards for adults without the capacity to make their own decisions is “concerning”, a watchdog has said. Guardianship
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Inverclyde pair go on trial for abduction and murder of vulnerable woman
Two people have gone on trial accused of murdering a woman who has allegedly not been seen for more than 18 years. Margaret Fleming (pictured) was reported missing in October
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‘Steady and significant rise’ in number of Scots reporting signs of depression
More than one in 10 Scots report having two or more symptoms of depression, after a “steady and significant rise” in the number struggling with the condition. A total of
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Adult social care vacancy rate rises to 8% with 110,000 unfilled posts in England
There are around 110,000 unfilled posts in the adult social care workforce in England, according to a new report. The majority of vacancies, 76,000, are for hands-on care workers, according
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£800M reduction in public health budgets ‘incredibly short-sighted and devastating’
More than eight out of 10 councils are being forced to reduce their public health budgets this year following £96 million in “devastating” Tory health cuts, the Labour Party has
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Call to assess health of millions of unpaid carers to prevent system ‘collapse’
Millions of unpaid carers are putting their own health at risk to look after loved ones, council leaders have warned. The Local Government Association (LGA) and charity Carers UK said
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Call for social care professionals in Wales to contribute to revised practice guidance
Social Care Wales have issued a call for your views on changes to the practice guidance for social workers, social care managers and residential child care managers. The practice guidance
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Charity calls on Chancellor to address ‘unaffordable’ care costs facing MS patients
Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are facing soaring care costs, with many unable to pay for the care they need, a charity has warned. The MS Society has estimated that
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Two thirds of care professionals believe their colleagues don’t work hard enough
According to the latest research from leading job board, CV-Library, almost two thirds (63.9%) of care professionals believe their colleagues don’t work hard enough, with a further 82.4% stating that
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