Research provides valuable insight into Glasgow gang culture
Children in Glasgow can become socialised into the city’s gang culture from as young as 12 years old, according to new research by University of the West of Scotland (UWS).
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Inspectors praise acquired brain injury service in Glasgow
An acquired brain injury hospital in Glasgow has been praised for the quality of its care following an unannounced inspection by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS). Inspectors reporting on The Disabilities
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Aberdeen to host suicide and self-harm prevention event
A unique event that raises awareness of a leading suicide and self-harm prevention project is coming to Aberdeen for the first time next month. More than 100,000 people are expected
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Scottish Human Rights Commission announce new appointments
The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) has announced the appointment of two new officeholders to the Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC). Ms Susan Kemp and Dr Alan Mitchell will take
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Edinburgh set for international child protection event
The British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (BASPCAN) is holding a four-day Congress in Edinburgh from this weekend – one of the biggest child
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No charges in Edinburgh Legionnaires’ case
No-one will face prosecution following a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in 2012 in which four people died, the Crown Office has announced. Prosecutors investigating the Edinburgh outbreak – the largest in
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Care Inspectorate launch Excellence in Care short films
The Care Inspectorate has announced some changes to the way they inspect care services in Scotland. The changes have been informed by a widespread consultation with a broad range of
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New research awards for Scots nursing, midwifery and AHP’s
Scotland’s Chief Nursing Officer, Professor Fiona McQueen, has announced the launch of a new awards scheme for Scottish based nurse, midwife and allied health professional researchers. This is an
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Quality of care priority for new Borders care company
Adult social care sevices in the Scottish Borders have been transferred to an arm’s length organisation in a bid to help save £5.6m over five years. The move will see
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Scottish Parliament first to receive Autism Access Award
The Scottish Parliament has become the first public building in Scotland to receive an Autism Access award from the National Autistic Society. The Presiding Officer, Rt Hon Tricia Marwick MSP
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