Duchess on visit to children’s mental health service in Edinburgh
The Duchess of Cambridge has taken part in a sing-a-long on a visit to an Edinburgh school. Kate joined hundreds of pupils at St Catherine’s Primary for a special assembly
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Ebola nurse Pauline Cafferkey back in hospital for third time
Ebola nurse Pauline Cafferkey has been admitted to hospital for the third time since contracting the disease, NHS officials have said. Ms Cafferkey was originally infected while working in Sierra
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8,300 patients issued blood test advice in hep C NHS worker case
More than 8,000 patients across the UK who may have been treated by a former healthcare worker who tested positive for hepatitis C are being advised to arrange a blood
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Inspection finds Ayrshire home care service maintains ‘excellent’ service
A care at home service in South Ayrshire has been praised by the Care Inspectorate for delivering good outcomes to service users. Crossroads (South Ayrshire) Care Attendant Scheme provides care
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West Lothian early years service wins inspection praise
A nursery in Bathgate has been praised by the Care Inspectorate for delivering excellent care to children. The Bathgate Early Years Service, which provides care for up to 76 children,
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Inverclyde hosts major conference on child sexual exploitation
Preventing child sexual exploitation is a key challenge for everyone is the main message for delegates at a major conference taking place at the Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock today.
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Robison launches National Clinical Strategy for health and social care
Health Secretary Shona Robison has set out the blueprint for health and social care in Scotland over the next 10 to 15 years. Ms Robison, along with senior clinicians, has
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New ‘Victims Code’ sets out rights of those affected by crime in Scotland
A new Victims’ Code for Scotland which sets out the rights of victims in one place, has been launched this week. Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs Paul Wheelhouse
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£1.1 million announced for Scottish care worker training
Funding of £1.1 million will help support social services staff across Scotland who care for the most vulnerable people in society, the Children’s Minister announced today. The Scottish Government said
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Campaign urges Scots to look for warning signs of adult harm
People are being urged to trust their gut instincts if they spot potential warning signs of an adult being harmed, exploited or neglected. The second phase of the Scottish Government’s
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