Care Appointments

Woman jailed over cruel catalogue of abuse of toddler in Highlands

By The Press Association12th July 2016News Scotland

A woman who used an electric dog collar on a toddler during a “cruel” catalogue of abuse has been jailed for three years and four months. Lanna Monaghan had acquired

Support Work pilot project hopes to engage councils in North of Scotland

By Iain MacDonald25th November 2015News Scotland

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is calling on local authorities in the North of Scotland to get involved in a pilot programme which hopes to raise the profile of

Union calls on NHS Highland to cease phased outsourcing of home care

By Iain MacDonald20th October 2015News Scotland

The GMB union has claimed that a shortage of staff providing home care for some of the most vulnerable people in the Highlands has left the services at breaking point.

Tributes paid as Charles Kennedy dies suddenly at 55

By The Press Association2nd June 2015News Scotland

Former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has died suddenly at home, his devastated family have said. Mr Kennedy had served as an MP for 32 years, but was ousted from

Highland learning disability unit closed amid investigation

By Iain MacDonald11th March 2015News Scotland

A Highland respite home which provides short-term breaks for adults with learning disabilities has been closed amid a police investigation. The six-bed Beachview Lodge Respite Unit in Brora was shut