New group aims to address Scots welfare problems
Senior figures from civic Scotland met in Glasgow yesterday to launch a new group which aims to examine the impact of welfare reforms on Scotland, and bring forward proposals to
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Dumfries councillor raises residential childcare concern
Dumfries councillor David McKie has raised concerns that vulnerable children could be housed in private residential care without the knowledge of local social services. There is currently said to be
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Inspectorate report 20% increase in care complaints
A 20% surge in complaints about care services was a notable statistic as the Care Inspectorate published its annual report yesterday. The report shows that the number of people who
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Care experience ‘not key to nursing’
Previous caring experience does not make students better nurses, a new study suggests. Researchers said nursing students with care experience are less likely to perform better academically and clinically than
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IRISS seek your input for Stakeholder Survey
The Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services (IRISS) is currently conducting a survey of professionals in the social services sector in Scotland. They are interested in your awareness
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New guide to child protection in the arts
A new guide on child protection for individuals and organisations involved in delivering artistic, cultural and creative projects for children and young people has been published. Creating Safety provides guidance
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Campaign to promote Power of Attorney in Scotland
A new campaign called ‘Start the Conversation’ is being launched across Argyll and Bute, Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Tayside to raise awareness of the importance of having a Power of Attorney
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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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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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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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