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Services for severe mental ill health positive but more ambition required from providers

By Iain MacDonald25th August 2016News Scotland

A new study by the Mental Welfare Commission found many positive aspects of care and support for people with severe and enduring mental ill health in Scotland who were in

Scottish Government announce public events to consult on mental health strategy

By Iain MacDonald25th August 2016News Scotland

The Scottish Government have announced a number of public events will be held so that people can give their views on a new plan to transform Scotland’s mental health. The

SNP ‘fully committed’ to named person scheme as legislation halted for changes

By The Press Association24th August 2016News Scotland

The Scottish Government remains firmly committed to implementing the named person scheme as soon as practicable, John Swinney has said. The Deputy First Minister made the pledge as he confirmed

Inspectorate urge improvements in case reviews dealing with child deaths

By The Press Association24th August 2016News Scotland

A new report looking at reviews into child deaths in Scotland has identified a number of areas for improvement. Significant case reviews (SCRs) are carried out when a youngster has

£150m children’s hospital delayed as construction firms enter administration

By The Press Association22nd August 2016News Scotland

The completion of a £150 million children’s hospital will be delayed for months after construction firms entered administration and provisional liquidation. The new Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh

Polmont inmates’ spending extended periods in their cells due to fears of violence

By The Press Association18th August 2016News Scotland

Inmates at Polmont Young Offenders Institution spend extended periods in their cells due to the “fear of interpersonal violence”, an inspection has found. Despite an improvement in the relationship between

‘Wake-up call’ as drug-related deaths up 15% to record high in Scotland

By 18th August 2016News Scotland

The number of drug-related deaths has jumped by 15% in a year to the highest figure ever recorded. A total of 706 people died as a result of drug abuse

Ethnic minorities ‘twice as likely to live in poverty than white households’

By The Press Association18th August 2016News Scotland

Ethnic minorities in Scotland are more likely to experience overcrowding, poverty and unemployment, according to a new report. Research by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) shows that in

Sturgeon admits ‘flexibility issues’ exist with free childcare policy

By The Press Association17th August 2016News Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has acknowledged flexibility issues remain with her flagship free childcare policy after campaigners warned provision in most parts of Scotland is unsuitable for working parents. The First Minister

Unison Scotland workforce survey finds home carers ‘stretched to the limit’

By The Press Association17th August 2016News Scotland

Home carers in Scotland are being “stretched to the limit”, according to a new report. The survey of home carers by the Unison Scotland union found four out of five

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Services for severe mental ill health positive but more ambition required from providers

Scottish Government announce public events to consult on mental health strategy

SNP ‘fully committed’ to named person scheme as legislation halted for changes

Inspectorate urge improvements in case reviews dealing with child deaths

£150m children’s hospital delayed as construction firms enter administration

Polmont inmates’ spending extended periods in their cells due to fears of violence

‘Wake-up call’ as drug-related deaths up 15% to record high in Scotland

Ethnic minorities ‘twice as likely to live in poverty than white households’

Sturgeon admits ‘flexibility issues’ exist with free childcare policy

Mother’s anger after coroner finds Army failures contributed to Jaysley’s death

Thirty councils in severe financial distress granted support to protect services

More than half of councils face insolvency over special needs spending – survey

Man with Down’s syndrome died after care worker ‘landed on him’ in swimming pool

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Tag: News Scotland

Services for severe mental ill health positive but more ambition required from providers

Scottish Government announce public events to consult on mental health strategy

SNP ‘fully committed’ to named person scheme as legislation halted for changes

Inspectorate urge improvements in case reviews dealing with child deaths

£150m children’s hospital delayed as construction firms enter administration

Polmont inmates’ spending extended periods in their cells due to fears of violence

‘Wake-up call’ as drug-related deaths up 15% to record high in Scotland

Ethnic minorities ‘twice as likely to live in poverty than white households’

Sturgeon admits ‘flexibility issues’ exist with free childcare policy

Unison Scotland workforce survey finds home carers ‘stretched to the limit’