A group of community nurses working in specialisms across Scotland have been awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse. Among the 21 to receive the honour are nurses working with substance
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An inquiry has heard a girl ran away from an orphanage because she was “mercilessly taunted” by other children. The witness, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was at
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Scotland’s Housing Minister has pledged to bring forward legislation to restrict the use of unsuitable temporary accommodation for homeless people. Kevin Stewart said the government would consult on the issue
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Ministers are pledging to take an “innovative” approach to tackling drug and alcohol addiction in Scotland, even if it makes some people “uncomfortable”. Public Health Minister Joe FitzPatrick said the
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Glasgow is to become the first Scottish city to join a major global initiative aimed at halting the spread of HIV. Council leaders are to sign up to the Paris
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The Brexit deal Theresa May is seeking to “impose” on Scotland could end up costing the equivalent of £1,600 a year, Nicola Sturgeon has warned. The First Minister (pictured) branded
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Scotland could become a “world-leader in ending homelessness” under a new plan to end rough sleeping, charities have said. The Scottish Government said it will shift towards getting homeless people
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An independent report has urged ministers to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Scotland to 16 and set up a new youth justice system for offenders up to the
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The chief executive of NHS Scotland will step down early next year after more than five years in the role. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman paid tribute to the “excellent” work
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The capacity of childcare services in Scotland has decreased, prompting renewed fears the Scottish Government will not be able to meet its pledge to expand free nursery provision. It has
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