Demo backs council homelessness staff in pay row
Hundreds of union activists are set to stage a demonstration in support of homelessness workers who have been on strike for 12 weeks in a pay row. Around 70 Glasgow
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800 union activists out in support of homelessness workers
About 800 union activists have held a rally to show support for homelessness workers who have been on strike for 12 weeks in a pay row. The Glasgow City Council
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Scottish Autism recognised for organisational excellence
The charity Scottish Autism have been awarded a 3Star Recognised for Excellence (R4E) Award by Quality Scotland in recognition of their commitment to achieving organisational excellence and dedication towards continuous
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Inspectors complete fieldwork of adult services in Argyll and Bute
A team of specialist inspectors have concluded their fieldwork in a joint inspection of health and social care services across Argyll and Bute. The joint inspection is looking at how
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SSSC announce review of Social Service Codes of Practice
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) are carrying out a review of the Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers and Employers during 2015/16. Since the Codes were published in 2003, there
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Conference launch for Scotland’s new youth justice strategy
Scotland’s new strategy to prevent children and young people from offending has been announced by Justice Secretary Michael Matheson as latest figures show the number of under 18s in custody
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Scottish Parliament hears how complaints will be handled beyond HSC Integration
The Local Government and Regeneration Committee of the Scottish Parliament recently (June 10) held an oral evidence session relating to Health and Social Care Integration complaints handling. Concerns had been
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New films show power of human rights in health and social care
The Scottish Human Rights Commission, the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) and NHS Health Scotland have joined forces to launch a series of short films highlighting the
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Two charged over historic abuse at Edinburgh private school
Two men in their sixties have been charged in connection with allegations of historic abuse at one of Scotland’s top private schools. Police Scotland confirmed the abuse charges date back
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Funding announced tackling female offending in Scotland
Scotland’s Justice Secretary, Michael Matheson, has announced a total of £639,500 funding is to be awarded to 12 projects working to tackle female offending. Mr Matheson (pictured) made the announcement
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