Council issues 600 page report into baby ashes scandal
The report on the disposal of babies ashes at Mortonhall Crematorium has now been published online by the City of Edinburgh Council and you can read it at the link
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CAB report more Scots relying on food parcels
One in 50 Citizens Advice Bureau Scotland clients have said they do not have enough money to buy food, according to new figures. The organisation said that between January and
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SNP ‘committed’ to free personal care as costs rises by 160%
Spending on free personal care for elderly people living at home in Scotland has increased by more than 160% since the flagship policy was introduced, with the bill reaching almost
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Newton Stewart respite unit receives glowing inspection
A respite unit in Dumfries and Galloway has been praised by Scotland’s social care watchdog after it received top grades at two consecutive inspections. Station Brae Respite Unit in Newton
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Scots pain sufferers face up to 2 year wait for treatment
Sufferers of chronic pain are having to wait two years to access some specialist services, a new report has revealed. Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) found people in the NHS Borders
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Rantzen plea over elderly isolation on visit to Scotland
Broadcaster Esther Rantzen has called for society to place more value on older people. She described senior citizens as “our national treasure” as she promoted the work of the Silver
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Governments clash over pension and welfare costs
The UK Government has raised concerns about the future cost of pensions and benefits in an independent Scotland. SNP policy pledges and the impact of an ageing population would add
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Families ‘stunned’ over council delay in report on baby ashes
Parents whose babies’ remains were disposed of without their knowledge are “stunned” that they were not informed that a report into the scandal was passed to Edinburgh City Council last
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Aberdeen private school gets lowest Care Inspectorate grade
An independent Aberdeen school kindergarten which is to close this summer amid an investigation has been given the lowest possible grade for quality of care. The Care Inspectorate graded the
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Finalists for Scotland’s social services accolades announced
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has today announced the social service projects across Scotland that have made it to the final of the annual Care Accolades awards, to be
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