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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), in partnership with the Centre for Excellence for Looked After Children in Scotland (CELCIS), are inviting child care professionals along to a series of
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New standards for NHS Scotland aim to improve the care of older people in hospital. A key goal of the standards is strengthening the involvement of patients and carers in
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