Scots under 30 at greatest risk of poverty, new report
Young adults under 30 now make up the biggest share of those experiencing poverty in Scotland, according to new research by the New Policy Institute (NPI) for the Joseph Rowntree
Read MoreYoung adults under 30 now make up the biggest share of those experiencing poverty in Scotland, according to new research by the New Policy Institute (NPI) for the Joseph Rowntree
Read MoreMore than £1 million will help support Scottish social service staff with training, the Scottish Government announced today. Around 800 employees in 74 care charities across Scotland will benefit from
Read MoreDavid Cameron has apologised on behalf of the British government to victims of the contaminated blood scandal. The Prime Minister also confirmed £25 million of funding to improve financial support
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Read MoreA new approach to supporting the hidden victims of domestic abuse in Scotland has received a cash boost of £869,000 from the Big Lottery Fund. Sacro will roll out the
Read MoreHow attainment levels for school pupils with a sensory impairment can be improved is to be the focus of a short inquiry announced today by the Scottish Parliament’s Education and
Read MoreA new analysis of the extent of unpaid caring in Scotland has shown that around 759,000 people are caring for a relative, friend or neighbour – around 17 per cent
Read MoreA new report into the care being provided by five secure children’s units across Scotland has been published today. The report follows joint inspections by the Care Inspectorate and the
Read MoreThe Health and Social Care Academy has published its latest thinkpiece, The Right To Health: Health Inequalities in Scotland, highlighting the issue of Scotland’s growing health inequalities. The thinkpiece has been produced
Read MoreA care home for adults with learning disabilities in Clackmannanshire has been praised by Scotland’s social care regulator. The Care Inspectorate graded ARK Alloa Care Home “excellent” for all quality
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