Scottish tories unveil respite plan for ‘unsung hero’ carers
People caring for others for more than 50 hours a week will get a fully-funded week of respite under the Conservatives, the party in Scotland has said. The national carers’
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Case Review finds Mikaeel Kular death ‘not predictable’
The death of a three-year-old boy whose mother killed him and dumped his body in a suitcase could not have been predicted, a significant case review has found. Mikaeel Kular
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Survey wants to hear about challenges facing care workers
A survey that aims to understand the experiences, attitudes and outlook of the Scottish social services workforce has been launched today. If you provide care and support in Scotland, ‘The
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National Child Abuse Investigation Unit launched in Livingston
Police Scotland have launched a new specialist unit to support the investigation of complex child abuse and neglect across Scotland. The National Child Abuse Investigation Unit (NCAIU) in Livingston will
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Scots survey reflects marked decline in care provider optimism
The Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS) has published the twelfth of its Service Provider Optimism surveys, which explores the impact of changes within the sector on
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Age Scotland secure £500k funding to raise dementia awareness
More than half a million pounds worth of funding has been awarded to Age Scotland to raise awareness of dementia and promote early intervention among older people in Scotland. Funding
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Uni of Aberdeen recognised with care leaver award
The University of Aberdeen’s commitment to welcoming and supporting applicants and students with experience of being ‘in care’ has been recognised with the Buttle UK Quality Mark. The Quality Mark
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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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