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Two-child benefit cap affects more than 80,000 children in Scotland, study shows

By Neil Pooran, Reporter19th July 2023News Scotland

The two-child benefit cap has affected more than 80,000 children in Scotland in the last year, research commissioned by the SNP has found. Analysis by the House of Commons Library

Woman who lost her wife to hospital-acquired Covid tells inquiry of trauma

By Neil Pooran, Reporter18th July 2023News Scotland

A woman who lost her wife to a hospital-inquired coronavirus infection has recounted her traumatic experience to the UK inquiry. Jane Morrison (pictured right), of the Scottish Covid Bereaved group,

Four out of five young offenders have history of head injuries, study suggests

By Ryan McDougall, Reporter13th July 2023News Scotland

A study has found 80% of young men in a young offenders institution in Scotland had at least one significant head injury in their lifetimes. The study, led by researchers

Leading social care provider warns staff shortages could worsen

By The Press Association12th July 202313th July 2023News Scotland

A leading Scottish care provider has said it is “in crisis” amid staff shortages and warned that things are only going to get worse unless something changes. Andrew Williamson, deputy

New cancer treatments approved for use on NHS in Scotland

By The Press Association10th July 2023News Scotland

Treatments for cancer patients are among those approved for use on the NHS in Scotland in the latest round of decisions from the Scottish Medicines Consortium. It has accepted polatuzumab

Man did not always get on with sister he is accused of murdering, foster parent tells court

By Rebecca McCurdy, Reporter6th July 2023News Scotland

The former foster parent of a man accused of murdering and sexually assaulting his teenage sister said he would not leave the siblings in each other’s company because they were

Fatal accident inquiry to be held into care home resident’s choking death

By The Press Association4th July 2023News Scotland

A fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the death of a man who choked on food at a care home. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS)

No plan could have helped Scotland tackle Covid pandemic, inquiry hears

By The Press Association28th June 2023News Scotland

Scottish former health secretary Jeane Freeman has admitted the country could have been better prepared to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, but “no plan” could have helped the country cope.

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Two-child benefit cap affects more than 80,000 children in Scotland, study shows

Woman who lost her wife to hospital-acquired Covid tells inquiry of trauma

Four out of five young offenders have history of head injuries, study suggests

New cancer treatments approved for use on NHS in Scotland

Man did not always get on with sister he is accused of murdering, foster parent tells court

Fatal accident inquiry to be held into care home resident’s choking death

No plan could have helped Scotland tackle Covid pandemic, inquiry hears

More than half of councils face insolvency over special needs spending – survey

Man with Down’s syndrome died after care worker ‘landed on him’ in swimming pool

NHS trust fined £1.6 million for ‘catalogue of failures’ that led to deaths of babies

Judge-led inquiry to be held into Nottingham attacks in ‘matter of weeks’, PM announces

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Two-child benefit cap affects more than 80,000 children in Scotland, study shows

Woman who lost her wife to hospital-acquired Covid tells inquiry of trauma

Four out of five young offenders have history of head injuries, study suggests

Leading social care provider warns staff shortages could worsen

New cancer treatments approved for use on NHS in Scotland

Man did not always get on with sister he is accused of murdering, foster parent tells court

Fatal accident inquiry to be held into care home resident’s choking death

No plan could have helped Scotland tackle Covid pandemic, inquiry hears

William visits Aberdeen on UK tour supporting anti-homelessness project

Social work adviser sets new Munros record after completing charity challenge