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Margaret Fleming was ‘invisible’ to society when carers killed her, review finds

By The Press Association18th October 2023News Scotland

A vulnerable teenager was “invisible” when she was murdered by her carers, an independent inquiry has said. Margaret Fleming (pictured) was born with learning difficulties and was just 19 when

Murderer who killed vulnerable teenager to claim benefits dies in prison

By The Press Association17th October 2023News England

A murderer who killed a vulnerable teenager and lived off her benefits payments for almost 18 years has died in prison. Edward Cairney, 82, a prisoner at HMP Edinburgh, died

King’s charity offers bagpipe lessons in bid to improve lung conditions

By Laura Elston, Reporter12th October 2023News Scotland

The King’s charity has launched a health initiative promoting playing the bagpipes to improve certain lung conditions and breathing difficulties. The Prince’s Foundation pilot programme, believed to be the first

Charity expects more people to ask for help with homelessness this year

By The Press Association11th October 2023News Scotland

A homelessness charity has said there has been a “surge in demand” for their support services with a big increase in requests for support expected this year. Marking World Homeless

Ambulance staff warn of risk posed by lack of breaks as they back strike action

By The Press Association9th October 2023News Scotland

Ambulance crews in Scotland have warned a failure to get adequate breaks is putting lives at risk as they overwhelmingly backed strike action. A ballot of GMB Scotland members in

Inspection finds some inmates living in ‘cramped conditions’ in Scotland’s oldest prison

By The Press Association6th October 2023News Scotland

An inspection has revealed prisoners are living in “cramped conditions” within two areas of Scotland’s oldest prison. Wendy Sinclair-Gieben, HM chief inspector of Scotland’s prisons, says in her latest report

Nearly 12,000 domestic abuse disclosures made in eight years, say Police Scotland

By The Press Association5th October 2023News Scotland

Nearly 12,000 disclosures regarding domestic abuse have been made since Police Scotland launched a scheme eight years ago. The Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse in Scotland (DSDAS) has received more

Covid triaging ‘abysmal’ as some denied treatment while battling virus, inquiry told

By Ryan McDougall, Reporter4th October 2023News Scotland

Covid triaging was “abysmal” as some people were refused medical care while battling the virus, the UK Covid-19 inquiry has heard. Alan Wightman, representing the Scottish Covid Bereaved group, told

Successive UK governments failed to halt ‘abusive’ child migration schemes, inquiry finds

By Laura Paterson, Reporter28th September 2023News Scotland

UK governments must bear the majority of the blame for failing to halt “abusive” child migration schemes, an inquiry has found. Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry chairwoman Lady Smith (pictured) has

Drug consumption room will save lives, says former addict turned recovery worker

By Laura Paterson, Reporter27th September 2023News Scotland

A drug consumption room being set up in Glasgow will help save lives, one former addict has said. The 52-year-old, from Paisley, used drugs for more than 30 years before

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Margaret Fleming was ‘invisible’ to society when carers killed her, review finds

Murderer who killed vulnerable teenager to claim benefits dies in prison

King’s charity offers bagpipe lessons in bid to improve lung conditions

Charity expects more people to ask for help with homelessness this year

Ambulance staff warn of risk posed by lack of breaks as they back strike action

Inspection finds some inmates living in ‘cramped conditions’ in Scotland’s oldest prison

Nearly 12,000 domestic abuse disclosures made in eight years, say Police Scotland

Covid triaging ‘abysmal’ as some denied treatment while battling virus, inquiry told

Successive UK governments failed to halt ‘abusive’ child migration schemes, inquiry finds

Drug consumption room will save lives, says former addict turned recovery worker

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

Four teenagers and man guilty of murdering two boys in case of mistaken identity

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Tag: News Scotland

Margaret Fleming was ‘invisible’ to society when carers killed her, review finds

Murderer who killed vulnerable teenager to claim benefits dies in prison

King’s charity offers bagpipe lessons in bid to improve lung conditions

Charity expects more people to ask for help with homelessness this year

Ambulance staff warn of risk posed by lack of breaks as they back strike action

Inspection finds some inmates living in ‘cramped conditions’ in Scotland’s oldest prison

Nearly 12,000 domestic abuse disclosures made in eight years, say Police Scotland

Covid triaging ‘abysmal’ as some denied treatment while battling virus, inquiry told

Successive UK governments failed to halt ‘abusive’ child migration schemes, inquiry finds

Drug consumption room will save lives, says former addict turned recovery worker