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Scotish Government launch health & social care workforce consultation

By The Press Association2nd February 2017News Scotland

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on a new strategy for healthcare staff in Scotland to close the “gap” in supply. The national workforce plan is aimed at tackling

Child abuse inquiry to probe 60 residential care locations across Scotland

By The Press Association1st February 2017News Scotland

More than 60 residential care establishments for youngsters are being investigated by the team working on Scotland’s national child abuse inquiry, its chairwoman has said. They are among more than

Charity hopeful abuse inquiry’s legacy will be greater protection of children

By Hilary Duncanson1st February 2017News Scotland

A charity has voiced hope that the child abuse inquiry will leave a lasting legacy to help protect future generations. NSPCC Scotland said the public inquiry has an important role

Child abuse inquiry must look at migrants programme, says Gordon Brown

By The Press Association1st February 2017News Scotland

An inquiry into historic abuse must consider the 200 Scottish youngsters who were amongst the thousands of child migrants abused after being sent to Australia and other Commonwealth nations, Gordon

Tories demand action over adverse incidents on Scotland’s dementia and geriatric wards

By The Press Association1st February 2017News Scotland

Scotland’s dementia and geriatric wards have recorded tens of thousands of adverse incidents since 2011. Figures obtained by the Scottish Conservatives under freedom of information laws show there have been

Tories vow to bring in ‘Frank’s Law’ to ensure personal care for under-65s

By The Press Association31st January 2017News Scotland

The Tories have pledged to implement “Frank’s Law” and bring in legislation to ensure that under-65s can access free personal care, if the Scottish Government “drags its heels” over the

Glasgow home care provider to boost workforce in major recruitment drive

By Iain MacDonald31st January 2017News Scotland

Glasgow’s largest home care provider is undertaking one of its biggest recruitment drives as it seeks to boost its workforce by 300 employees. With a variety of positions available across

Health of Scottish children deemed amongst poorest in western Europe

By The Press Association27th January 2017News Scotland

Child health in Scotland is amongst the poorest in western Europe, according to a major study. Experts are calling for more action to tackle smoking, obesity and child mortality, as

NSPCC Scotland calls for review of child protection scheme amid football abuse probe

By The Press Association27th January 2017News Scotland

A charity has called for a review of the system that registers people who work with children amid allegations of historical child abuse in football. The National Society for the

Sturgeon confirms additional £3m funding for nursing and midwifery students

By The Press Association26th January 2017News Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has announced an extra £3 million in support to help nursing and midwifery students with dependants. The funding will help “up to 1,000 of our most in need

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Child abuse inquiry to probe 60 residential care locations across Scotland

Charity hopeful abuse inquiry’s legacy will be greater protection of children

Child abuse inquiry must look at migrants programme, says Gordon Brown

Tories demand action over adverse incidents on Scotland’s dementia and geriatric wards

Tories vow to bring in ‘Frank’s Law’ to ensure personal care for under-65s

Health of Scottish children deemed amongst poorest in western Europe

NSPCC Scotland calls for review of child protection scheme amid football abuse probe

Sturgeon confirms additional £3m funding for nursing and midwifery students

Body-in-garden trial told three-year-old died after parents’ ‘breathtaking’ cruelty

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

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

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Scotish Government launch health & social care workforce consultation

Child abuse inquiry to probe 60 residential care locations across Scotland

Charity hopeful abuse inquiry’s legacy will be greater protection of children

Child abuse inquiry must look at migrants programme, says Gordon Brown

Tories demand action over adverse incidents on Scotland’s dementia and geriatric wards

Tories vow to bring in ‘Frank’s Law’ to ensure personal care for under-65s

Glasgow home care provider to boost workforce in major recruitment drive

Health of Scottish children deemed amongst poorest in western Europe

NSPCC Scotland calls for review of child protection scheme amid football abuse probe

Sturgeon confirms additional £3m funding for nursing and midwifery students