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Domestic abuse disclosure law to be rolled out across Scotland

By Iain MacDonald1st July 2015News Scotland

Women and men across Scotland who suspect their partner has an abusive background may now have that information disclosed to them, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Police Scotland’s Disclosure

Judge dismisses legal challenge over abuse chair appointment

By The Press Association1st July 2015News Scotland

A judge has dismissed a legal bid by two Catholic charities to overturn the appointment of a top QC as chairwoman of an inquiry into historic child abuse in Scotland.

Events explore coaching approach in social services leadership

By Iain MacDonald30th June 2015News Scotland

How a coaching approach inspires and motivates others was the topic of discussion at two recent events held by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). The events focussed on how

New report urges radical action on Scots childcare provision

By The Press Association25th June 2015News Scotland

Every youngster up to the age of 12 should be entitled to up to 50 hours a week of free or subsidised childcare, an ambitious new report has suggested. The

Commission welcomes new powers on mental health advocacy

By Iain MacDonald25th June 2015News Scotland

The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland has welcomed new powers which will allow it to do more to protect the rights of people with mental ill health. The Mental Health

Over 200,000 Scots children living in relative poverty

By Iain MacDonald25th June 2015News Scotland

New figures which reveal 210,000 children are living in relative poverty in Scotland after housing costs have been paid, have been condemned as ‘unacceptable’ by Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil.

QMU Art Therapy students to showcase work at annual exhibition

By Iain MacDonald25th June 2015News Scotland

Postgraduate Art Psychotherapy students from Queen Margaret University (QMU) will be showing off their creative flair as part of an annual graduate exhibition at Edinburgh’s Gayfield Creative Spaces from 3rd

Funded childcare extended to 20,000 two year olds in Scotland

By Iain MacDonald24th June 2015News Scotland

Around 20,000 two year olds are now eligible for funded early learning and childcare, parents and carers have been reminded to take up a place for their child. The entitlement

Funding approved for new health centres in Clydebank and Greenock

By Iain MacDonald24th June 2015News Scotland

Two multi-million pound health centres have been given the green light thanks to funding approval from the Scottish Government. Deputy First Minister John Swinney announced that Clydebank Health Centre and

Sturgeon appoints senior researcher as poverty adviser

By Iain MacDonald23rd June 2015News Scotland

The Scottish Government’s efforts to alleviate poverty and tackle inequality will be subject to independent scrutiny by a new adviser, appointed today by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Naomi Eisenstadt, an

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Domestic abuse disclosure law to be rolled out across Scotland

Judge dismisses legal challenge over abuse chair appointment

Events explore coaching approach in social services leadership

New report urges radical action on Scots childcare provision

Commission welcomes new powers on mental health advocacy

Over 200,000 Scots children living in relative poverty

QMU Art Therapy students to showcase work at annual exhibition

Funded childcare extended to 20,000 two year olds in Scotland

Funding approved for new health centres in Clydebank and Greenock

Sturgeon appoints senior researcher as poverty adviser

Bill passes Commons hurdle as MPs vote for assisted dying in England and Wales

Net migration drops 20% to 728,000 after hitting record 906,000 in 2023

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

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Tag: News Scotland

Domestic abuse disclosure law to be rolled out across Scotland

Judge dismisses legal challenge over abuse chair appointment

Events explore coaching approach in social services leadership

New report urges radical action on Scots childcare provision

Commission welcomes new powers on mental health advocacy

Over 200,000 Scots children living in relative poverty

QMU Art Therapy students to showcase work at annual exhibition

Funded childcare extended to 20,000 two year olds in Scotland

Funding approved for new health centres in Clydebank and Greenock

Sturgeon appoints senior researcher as poverty adviser