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NSPCC Scotland report 58% rise in suspected child abuse referrals over past three years

By The Press Association12th October 2016News Scotland

Calls to a charity helpline about suspected child abuse and neglect which were then referred on to police or social services have risen 58% in the past three years. Concerns

Church calls for national strategy to target ‘dehumanising’ problem of homelessness

By The Press Association10th October 2016News Scotland

A new national strategy to tackle the “demoralising, degrading and dehumanising” problem of homelessness must be introduced in Scotland, a leading church figure has said. Right Rev Dr Russell Barr,

Substantial drop in young mental health patients treated by non-specialist wards in Scotland

By The Press Association6th October 2016News Scotland

There has been a substantial drop in the number of young people with mental health problems who have to be treated in non-specialist wards, a new report revealed. In 2015-16

Scottish Care commissions award winning film-maker to explore subject of ageing

By Iain MacDonald5th October 2016News Scotland

Scottish Care have announced they have commissioned award winning film-maker Duncan Cowles to produce a series of films in collaboration with Luminate as part of the annual Luminate Festival, Scotland’s creative

50-point Fairer Scotland Action Plan aims to tackle poverty and inequalities

By The Press Association5th October 2016News Scotland

A new 50-point action plan aimed at creating a fairer Scotland by 2030 has been unveiled by ministers. Communities Secretary Angela Constance hailed the publication of the “bold and ambitious

SNP, Plaid and Greens unite to condemn ‘toxic’ Government stance on immigration

By The Press Association5th October 2016News Scotland

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has joined the leaders of the Green Party and Plaid Cymru to condemn the Government’s “toxic” stance on immigration. The SNP leader signed a joint

Scottish Government propose to expand use of electronic tags to help prevent reoffending

By The Press Association4th October 2016News Scotland

An expansion of the use of electronic tags to help reduce reoffending has been proposed by the Scottish Government. Pilot projects will see GPS tracking, alcohol monitoring technology and tagging

Macmillan calls for action on poor cancer care and delays in diagnosis across Scotland

By The Press Association4th October 2016News Scotland

A charity has called on health boards to take urgent action after a major survey found some cancer patients are facing delays in diagnosis, poor care and a lack of

More than a third of ‘Clare’s Law’ requests find partner had history of domestic abuse

By The Press Association3rd October 2016News Scotland

The first year of a scheme to let people find out if their partner has a history of domestic abuse has seen police receive more than 1,000 requests for information.

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NSPCC Scotland report 58% rise in suspected child abuse referrals over past three years

Church calls for national strategy to target ‘dehumanising’ problem of homelessness

Substantial drop in young mental health patients treated by non-specialist wards in Scotland

Scottish Care commissions award winning film-maker to explore subject of ageing

50-point Fairer Scotland Action Plan aims to tackle poverty and inequalities

SNP, Plaid and Greens unite to condemn ‘toxic’ Government stance on immigration

Scottish Government propose to expand use of electronic tags to help prevent reoffending

Macmillan calls for action on poor cancer care and delays in diagnosis across Scotland

More than a third of ‘Clare’s Law’ requests find partner had history of domestic abuse

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

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

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Local authorities in Scotland increase social work spending by 10% over decade

NSPCC Scotland report 58% rise in suspected child abuse referrals over past three years

Church calls for national strategy to target ‘dehumanising’ problem of homelessness

Substantial drop in young mental health patients treated by non-specialist wards in Scotland

Scottish Care commissions award winning film-maker to explore subject of ageing

50-point Fairer Scotland Action Plan aims to tackle poverty and inequalities

SNP, Plaid and Greens unite to condemn ‘toxic’ Government stance on immigration

Scottish Government propose to expand use of electronic tags to help prevent reoffending

Macmillan calls for action on poor cancer care and delays in diagnosis across Scotland

More than a third of ‘Clare’s Law’ requests find partner had history of domestic abuse