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Sturgeon defends record despite ‘regrettable’ rise in child poverty

By The Press Association29th March 2019News Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has described a rise in child poverty as “deeply regrettable” as she defended her government’s record on the issue. The First Minister argued the welfare policies of the

New type of inspection identifies ‘key strengths’ in Argyll and Bute children’s services

By Iain MacDonald28th March 2019News Scotland

A new type of inspection has identified key strengths in the way children and young people in need of care and protection in Argyll and Bute are supported and cared

First Minister welcomes free personal care following ‘Frank’s Law’ campaign

By The Press Association27th March 2019News Scotland

Free personal care will be available regardless of age or income from Monday when Frank’s Law comes into force. The campaign to expand free personal care in Scotland, which was

Nearly half a million food bank parcels given out over 18 months period in Scotland

By The Press Association27th March 2019News Scotland

Almost half a million food parcels were given out by independent food banks in 18 months, nearly double the number previously thought, according to new figures. Data available for the

Scottish Social Services Awards announce 29 finalists from record number of entries

By Iain MacDonald27th March 2019News Scotland

The shortlist for the 2019 Scottish Social Services Awards has been announced, revealing the 29 finalists from a record 157 entries received nationwide. It includes a diverse mix of social

Number of babies taken into care rises by quarter over past decade, new figures reveal

By The Press Association26th March 2019News Scotland

The number of babies aged less than a year being taken into care has increased by more than a quarter in the last decade, new figures have revealed. In 2008,

Study finds violence and verbal abuse of care home staff has become ‘normalised’

By Lucy Christie26th March 2019Education & Training, News Scotland

Violence against staff at care homes has become “normalised” and most incidents go unreported, a new study suggests. Physical assault, verbal abuse and sexual harassment are some of the risks

Former child migrant never got over lie about being orphan, abuse inquiry told

By The Press Association26th March 2019News Scotland

A former child migrant has told how he has not come to terms with being told he was an orphan for more than 40 years, only to find out his

Rise in number of Scots waiting six weeks or more for drug and alcohol treatment

By The Press Association26th March 2019News Scotland

The number of people waiting six weeks or more to start their first treatment for drug or alcohol has risen by around five percent in a year, new figures show.

First Minister welcomes ‘landmark moment’ for domestic abuse victims

By The Press Association25th March 2019News Scotland

The introduction of new domestic abuse legislation next week will be a “landmark moment” for Scotland, the First Minister has said. Nicola Sturgeon spoke about the issue as she visited

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Sturgeon defends record despite ‘regrettable’ rise in child poverty

New type of inspection identifies ‘key strengths’ in Argyll and Bute children’s services

Nearly half a million food bank parcels given out over 18 months period in Scotland

Number of babies taken into care rises by quarter over past decade, new figures reveal

Study finds violence and verbal abuse of care home staff has become ‘normalised’

Former child migrant never got over lie about being orphan, abuse inquiry told

Rise in number of Scots waiting six weeks or more for drug and alcohol treatment

First Minister welcomes ‘landmark moment’ for domestic abuse victims

‘Prolific’ people smuggling gang behind 10,000 migrant Channel crossings convicted

Warnings on GP surgery redundancies and care home closures amid Budget tax hike

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Tag: News Scotland

Sturgeon defends record despite ‘regrettable’ rise in child poverty

New type of inspection identifies ‘key strengths’ in Argyll and Bute children’s services

First Minister welcomes free personal care following ‘Frank’s Law’ campaign

Nearly half a million food bank parcels given out over 18 months period in Scotland

Scottish Social Services Awards announce 29 finalists from record number of entries

Number of babies taken into care rises by quarter over past decade, new figures reveal

Study finds violence and verbal abuse of care home staff has become ‘normalised’

Former child migrant never got over lie about being orphan, abuse inquiry told

Rise in number of Scots waiting six weeks or more for drug and alcohol treatment

First Minister welcomes ‘landmark moment’ for domestic abuse victims