DWP slammed over decision to close half of Glasgow’s job centres
Half of the Jobcentre Plus offices in Glasgow are to close to save money, officials have said. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says the move, which will see
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New Institute to shape brighter future for vulnerable children launches in Glasgow
A new institute, which aims to help to shape a brighter future for children who face difficult circumstances in Scotland and beyond, has been launched in Glasgow. Based at the
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Disabled woman stranded in hospital as family and council dispute care needs
A disabled woman from Glasgow has been stuck in hospital for 210 days as council officials fail to agree a care package with her family. Janice Arundel, 58, was cleared
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Scottish Care announce finalists for 2016 awards ceremony in Glasgow
The finalists have now been shortlisted by judges for the 2016 Scottish Care – Care Awards. The winners will be announced at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow on Friday 18th
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Engage: Moving Forward: Flexible pathway supporting young autistic people into employment
The National Autistic Society Scotland – Moving Forward team, give an insight into how their project supports young autistic people into employment, further education or volunteering opportunities. The Moving Forward
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Mental health pilot programme in Glasgow secures £600K funding extension
A scheme to help children with mental health and behavioural problems, and their families, is to be extended. The Scottish Government is providing £200,000 of funding to extend the Functional
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Glasgow academics develop Scotland-wide ‘atlas’ of palliative care services
Information on the breadth of Scotland’s palliative care has been brought together for the first time by a team of academics. Described as a “Scottish atlas”, it provides data on
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Vitamin D levels in pregnant women could be linked to some learning disabilities
Learning disabilities are more common in children who were conceived between January and March – the time of year when there is insufficient sunlight to produce vitamin D – according
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Call for spare rooms to provide sanctuary for young people in Glasgow
Young people in Glasgow facing the prospect of sleeping rough on the streets are to be provided an emergency bed for the night – in a volunteer’s home rather than
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‘Long overdue’ Dungavel detention centre closure welcomed by campaigners
Campaigners have welcomed the closure of the controversial Dungavel detention centre but worries have already been raised about its planned replacement. The Home Office announced the immigration removal centre near
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