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‘Do a Hammond’ and ditch named-person scheme, Jim Sillars tells John Swinney

By The Press Association21st March 2017News Scotland

Education Secretary John Swinney should “do a Hammond” and ditch the controversial named-person scheme, former SNP depute leader Jim Sillars has said. The veteran politician warned the Scottish Government could

Scottish Gov announce £1m scheme to support care leavers into work or training

By The Press Association20th March 2017News Scotland

A £1 million project to help young people who have been in care find work or training has been announced by the Scottish Government. Economy Secretary Keith Brown revealed details

Barnardo’s Scotland joins call for Government to undertake full review of CAMHS

By Iain MacDonald20th March 2017News Scotland

Barnardo’s Scotland has called for the Scottish Government to do more to help children with mental health problems. The children’s charity is supporting a call made by Scottish Labour in

Legislation to criminalise psychological domestic abuse published in Scotland

By The Press Association20th March 2017News Scotland

Legislation to criminalise psychological domestic abuse has been published by the Scottish Government. Nicola Sturgeon said the measures contained in the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill recognise the “devastating effect” that

Quarter of Scottish children now living in poverty after 4% increase over year

By The Press Association17th March 2017News Scotland

More than a quarter of children are now living in poverty in Scotland. Government statistics show 26% of children in Scotland – approximately 260,000 – were living in relative poverty

Government opens feasibility study into offering free personal care to under-65s

By The Press Association17th March 2017News Scotland

Health Secretary Shona Robison has confirmed the Scottish Government is looking into offering free personal care to under-65s with conditions such as dementia. The wife of late footballer Frank Kopel

No families excluded from baby deaths maternity unit review, watchdog says

By The Press Association16th March 2017News Scotland

No families have been excluded from the review into adverse events at a maternity unit where some babies died, a health watchdog has said. The Scottish Government ordered Healthcare Improvement

Offender charities receive Scottish Government funding of nearly £3m

By The Press Association13th March 2017News Scotland

Organisations working to help offenders and their families will share almost £3 million of Scottish Government funding. Seven charities will use the cash to fund specialist services including employment training,

Some improvement needed following inspection of elderly care in Orkney

By Iain MacDonald10th March 2017News Scotland

Health and social care services in Orkney are delivering good outcomes for many older people, but improvements are also needed in some key areas. That is the view of inspectors

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‘Do a Hammond’ and ditch named-person scheme, Jim Sillars tells John Swinney

Scottish Gov announce £1m scheme to support care leavers into work or training

Barnardo’s Scotland joins call for Government to undertake full review of CAMHS

Legislation to criminalise psychological domestic abuse published in Scotland

Quarter of Scottish children now living in poverty after 4% increase over year

Government opens feasibility study into offering free personal care to under-65s

No families excluded from baby deaths maternity unit review, watchdog says

Offender charities receive Scottish Government funding of nearly £3m

Some improvement needed following inspection of elderly care in Orkney

Mother of woman who took own life brands daughter’s abuser ‘a monster’

MPs reject Tory bid to launch another national inquiry into grooming gangs

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‘Do a Hammond’ and ditch named-person scheme, Jim Sillars tells John Swinney

Critical contribution of social workers acknowledged at SASW awards

Scottish Gov announce £1m scheme to support care leavers into work or training

Barnardo’s Scotland joins call for Government to undertake full review of CAMHS

Legislation to criminalise psychological domestic abuse published in Scotland

Quarter of Scottish children now living in poverty after 4% increase over year

Government opens feasibility study into offering free personal care to under-65s

No families excluded from baby deaths maternity unit review, watchdog says

Offender charities receive Scottish Government funding of nearly £3m

Some improvement needed following inspection of elderly care in Orkney