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Committee calls for code of practice draft before Named Person recommendations

By The Press Association30th November 2017News Scotland

A Holyrood committee has warned it will not be able to recommend parliamentary approval for key named person legislation until ministers provide details of crucial guidance for professionals. The Education

Orphanage abuse victim breaks down as he recalls beatings and sexual assaults

By Conor Riordan30th November 2017News Scotland

A former altar boy has waived his anonymity to tell a child abuse inquiry of beatings and sexual abuse at an orphanage. William Connelly broke down in tears as he

MP brands Universal Credit self-certification rules for terminally ill ‘cruel and heartless’

By Jon Vale29th November 2017News Scotland

Terminally ill people should stop being forced to “self-certify” they have only months to live in order to claim Universal Credit, an SNP MP will tell the Commons. Drew Hendry

Some banks have been advised not to lend against Universal Credit, says MP

By Peter Cary28th November 2017News Scotland

Some banks have been told not to lend money to anyone claiming Universal Credit, an SNP MP has claimed. Philippa Whitford added that claimants looking for loans could be driven

First Minister reaffirms commitment to improving outcomes for children in Kilbrandon Lecture

By Iain MacDonald27th November 2017News Scotland

The First Minister of Scotland has given a prestigious lecture at the University of Strathclyde, on children’s services and the rights of children. Nicola Sturgeon delivered the 14th Kilbrandon Lecture

Aberdeen care home told to make urgent improvements

By Iain MacDonald22nd November 2017News Scotland

A care home for elderly people has been ordered by Scotland’s social care watchdog to make urgent improvements to the services it provides. The Care Inspectorate has served a formal

Budget: SNP calls on Chancellor to refund VAT to Scottish emergency services

By Jon Vale22nd November 2017News Scotland

The SNP has called for Philip Hammond to refund police and fire services in Scotland £140 million in VAT. Ian Blackford said it was an absolute disgrace that VAT was

Scottish Care announce appointment of Alan Baird as new Honorary President

By Iain MacDonald21st November 2017News Scotland

Scottish Care, the representative body for independent social care services, has announced Professor Alan Baird has been appointed as their new Honorary President. Alan will take over the role from

Nicola Sturgeon urges constituents to report child sexual exploitation concerns

By The Press Association21st November 2017News Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has urged residents in her constituency to report concerns about child sexual exploitation to the police. Officers are investigating claims of abuse in the Govanhill area of Glasgow.

Dementia study finds damage spreads through brain by ‘jumping’ between cells

By Conor Riordan21st November 2017News Scotland

A new study on dementia has found how damage spreads through the brain by “jumping” between cells. Scientists used new technology to discover key chemicals disrupting brain cells in a

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Committee calls for code of practice draft before Named Person recommendations

Orphanage abuse victim breaks down as he recalls beatings and sexual assaults

MP brands Universal Credit self-certification rules for terminally ill ‘cruel and heartless’

Some banks have been advised not to lend against Universal Credit, says MP

First Minister reaffirms commitment to improving outcomes for children in Kilbrandon Lecture

Aberdeen care home told to make urgent improvements

Budget: SNP calls on Chancellor to refund VAT to Scottish emergency services

Scottish Care announce appointment of Alan Baird as new Honorary President

Nicola Sturgeon urges constituents to report child sexual exploitation concerns

Dementia study finds damage spreads through brain by ‘jumping’ between cells

Bill passes Commons hurdle as MPs vote for assisted dying in England and Wales

Net migration drops 20% to 728,000 after hitting record 906,000 in 2023

Urgent need for training to spot and act on sex abuse within families, review finds

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Tag: News Scotland

Committee calls for code of practice draft before Named Person recommendations

Orphanage abuse victim breaks down as he recalls beatings and sexual assaults

MP brands Universal Credit self-certification rules for terminally ill ‘cruel and heartless’

Some banks have been advised not to lend against Universal Credit, says MP

First Minister reaffirms commitment to improving outcomes for children in Kilbrandon Lecture

Aberdeen care home told to make urgent improvements

Budget: SNP calls on Chancellor to refund VAT to Scottish emergency services

Scottish Care announce appointment of Alan Baird as new Honorary President

Nicola Sturgeon urges constituents to report child sexual exploitation concerns

Dementia study finds damage spreads through brain by ‘jumping’ between cells