A new campaign which encourages Scots to act if they think an adult is being harmed, neglected or exploited launched today. The Scottish Government’s ‘Seen something? Say something’ campaign aims
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The Church of Scotland has written to Nicola Sturgeon urging her to introduce new laws to tackle prostitution. The Church want the purchase of sexual services to be outlawed, saying
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The Scottish Institute for Residential Child Care (SIRCC) have published details of their annual conference and keynote speakers. The event will take place over two days on June 9 &
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A successful pilot scheme that helps frontline staff identify problem drinking amongst elderly people in the west of Edinburgh is set to be rolled out. An advice toolkit was drawn
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The BBC are reporting that police are investigating allegations of historical sexual abuse at one of Edinburgh’s prominent private schools. Reports say former pupils of Edinburgh Academy have come forward
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A parliamentary committee has asked the Scottish Government to clarify proposed changes to mental health legislation. Legislation which introduces changes to how people with mental health conditions access treatment has
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A former nursery manager has been found guilty of raping a three-year-old boy and sexually abusing a girl, at the High Court in Glasgow today. Mark Maclennan, aged 30 from
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The Scottish Government is today inviting survivors and relevant organisations to offer their views on the terms of reference, and attributes of the Chair and Panel for the National Inquiry
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Today will see 100 health and social services professionals from all parts of the country graduate to become the latest additions to Scotland’s Dementia Champions Programme. The event at
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Bupa Care Services has announced plans to extend its “Dementia Ambassadors” programme in Scotland, ensuring at least three will be located in each of its care homes across the country.
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