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Sturgeon urged to intervene as care provider announces closure of 12 nursing homes

By The Press Association12th October 2017News Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is being urged to intervene after a care provider announce plans to close nursing homes across Scotland. The trade union Unison said the decision by Bield

Children’s charity urges LAC review to evolve with views of young people in care

By The Press Association11th October 2017News Scotland

A children’s charity has said Scotland’s care system must “evolve” in a new report one year on from the announcement of an independent review into the sector. Action for Children

Almost 5500 mental health care orders continues ‘upward trend’ in Scotland, figures show

By The Press Association11th October 2017News Scotland

The number of compulsory mental health treatments in Scotland has hit its highest level in at least 15 years, according to a watchdog report. In 2016/2017, the Mental Welfare Commission

Controlling husband jailed for nearly three years after decades of domestic abuse

By The Press Association11th October 2017News Scotland

A controlling husband who subjected his wife to almost 30 years of domestic abuse has been jailed. Self-employed crofter Robert Simmons, 62, used a variety of abusive means to dominate

SNP delegates unanimously pass motion calling for end to ‘sex for rent’ practice

By Katrine Bussey10th October 2017News Scotland

The Scottish Government has been urged to bring in new legislation to outlaw the “shameful” and “immoral” practice of sex for rent deals. The SNP conference in Glasgow unanimously passed

Vulnerable missing woman is alive and working as gangmaster, her ex-carers say

By Conor Riordan9th October 2017News Scotland

Former carers of missing woman Margaret Fleming have told BBC Scotland they have spoken to her recently. Margaret, who has learning difficulties, had only been seen by her carers –

SNP Minister calls on Theresa May to end ‘injustice’ of so-called ‘rape clause’

By Katrine Bussey9th October 2017News Scotland

Scotland’s Social Security Minister has challenged Theresa May to show “compassion” and end the “injustice” of the so-called rape clause. Jeane Freeman, a former Labour adviser who is now an

Extra £5 million for NHS Scotland to reduce delays and ease winter pressures

By The Press Association5th October 2017News Scotland

Scotland’s health boards will share a £5 million fund to help hospitals and community services cope with a surge in demand over winter. The additional money announced by Health Secretary

Serious failings in man’s diagnosis and psychiatric hospital discharge, MWC report finds

By The Press Association4th October 2017News Scotland

A report has found serious failings in the treatment of man who killed himself after being discharged from a psychiatric hospital. The Mental Welfare Commission has published its investigation into

Childhood abuse survivors in Scotland no longer face barrier in civil damages action

By The Press Association4th October 2017News Scotland

A long-standing time-bar which stopped survivors of childhood abuse in Scotland being able to pursue civil damages after three years has been abolished. The introduction of new legislation means victims

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Children’s charity urges LAC review to evolve with views of young people in care

Controlling husband jailed for nearly three years after decades of domestic abuse

SNP delegates unanimously pass motion calling for end to ‘sex for rent’ practice

Vulnerable missing woman is alive and working as gangmaster, her ex-carers say

SNP Minister calls on Theresa May to end ‘injustice’ of so-called ‘rape clause’

Extra £5 million for NHS Scotland to reduce delays and ease winter pressures

Serious failings in man’s diagnosis and psychiatric hospital discharge, MWC report finds

Childhood abuse survivors in Scotland no longer face barrier in civil damages action

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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Sturgeon urged to intervene as care provider announces closure of 12 nursing homes

Children’s charity urges LAC review to evolve with views of young people in care

Almost 5500 mental health care orders continues ‘upward trend’ in Scotland, figures show

Controlling husband jailed for nearly three years after decades of domestic abuse

SNP delegates unanimously pass motion calling for end to ‘sex for rent’ practice

Vulnerable missing woman is alive and working as gangmaster, her ex-carers say

SNP Minister calls on Theresa May to end ‘injustice’ of so-called ‘rape clause’

Extra £5 million for NHS Scotland to reduce delays and ease winter pressures

Serious failings in man’s diagnosis and psychiatric hospital discharge, MWC report finds

Childhood abuse survivors in Scotland no longer face barrier in civil damages action