Health survey of Scottish population published
The Scottish Government has published results of the 2013 Scottish Health Survey, which aims to provide a detailed picture of the health of the Scottish population in private households and
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Call to particapte in Scots care workforce survey
It is said that there are serious challenges in recruiting and retaining staff in Scotland’s social services, particularly affecting the independent sector. This is specifically in care homes, care at
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Childcare costs pushing Scots families into poverty
A new report published today by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) exposes the worrying shortcomings in childcare provision in Scotland. In particular, it says that many clients find that provision is
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Nursery closed after child dies in Edinburgh
An Edinburgh nursery has been closed and a police investigation launched following the death of a baby girl who had stopped breathing. The Careshare nursery in Port Hamilton was closed
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Blind School gets Royal opening of new facility
In a historic day for the Royal Blind School, the re-developed school building in Morningside, Edinburgh was yesterday officially opened by the charity’s Patron, His Royal Highness The Duke of
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Inspectors ‘significant concerns’ over Aberdeen care service
A housing support service based in Aberdeen has told it must make improvements after the quality of care and support it provided was graded unsatisfactory by inspectors. Absolute Care is
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Glasgow report 97 children at risk of sex exploitation
A total of 97 children in Glasgow have been identified as being victims of child sexual exploitation (CSE) or are at risk according to a new council report. The number
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Campaigner welcomes Sturgeon pledge over social care
Scotland’s new First Minister’s pledge to crack down on councils over social care charging has been welcomed by motor neurone disease (MND) campaigner Gordon Aikman. During her programme for government,
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Scottish Care announce their award winners for 2014
Scottish Care who represent independent healthcare providers across Scotland have announced their award winners at the National Care Home Conference this week. The conference, which took place at the Hilton
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Aviemore nursery continues to under-perform
A nursery in Aviemore has been told it must make improvements after the quality of care and support it provided to children was graded ‘weak’ by inspectors. The Care Inspectorate
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