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Mental health watchdog finds benefit cut ‘major factor’ in suicide

By Iain MacDonald27th March 2014News Scotland

A decision to cut a woman’s benefits was a “major factor” in her suicide, according to a mental health watchdog. The woman, referred to as Ms DE, had a 20-year

New organisation set up to support Scots childcare

By Iain MacDonald26th March 2014News Scotland

A new body has been set up in a bid to promote “real and significant change” in Scotland’s childcare system. The Childcare Alliance, which has the support of businesses and

Inspectorate launch care home campaign to help residents keep active

By Iain MacDonald25th March 2014News Scotland

A THOUSAND care homes in Scotland are being asked to join a campaign to support physical activity for older residents. Scotlands’ social care watchdog, the Care Inspectorate, has today launched

Scots homelessness applications down

By Iain MacDonald25th March 2014News Scotland

Fewer families in Scotland are becoming homeless and fewer children are living in temporary accommodation, according to official statistics. There were 8,007 homelessness applications between October and December 2013, a

Call for Scots disability work tests to be more ‘humane’

By Iain MacDonald24th March 2014News Scotland

The assessment used to determine whether ill or disabled people can work should be changed to make it more “effective and humane”, a Holyrood Committee has said. Work Capability Assessments

Charity for abused men among 24 to receive lottery windfall

By Iain MacDonald21st March 2014News Scotland

A charity that helps abused men is to receive almost £420,000 from a £12 million fund for survivors of domestic violence. The Big Lottery Fund cash is being awarded to

Inspectorate demands improvement at Glasgow out of school care service

By Iain MacDonald21st March 2014News Scotland

SCOTLAND’S social care watchdog has demanded urgent changes at a Glasgow out of school care service. The move follows concerns about the quality of care provided to children at

Social workers to participate in review of Scottish church abuse

By Iain MacDonald19th March 2014News Scotland

An independent review into the Catholic Church’s safeguarding and handling of abuse is to speak to victims in an attempt to create a policy of “no abuse and no cover

Parties unite to combat human trafficking in Scotland

By Iain MacDonald18th March 2014News Scotland

Labour and the Scottish Government have united to introduce tougher penalties for human traffickers and provide enhanced support for victims. Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has adopted a member’s bill by

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Mental health watchdog finds benefit cut ‘major factor’ in suicide

New organisation set up to support Scots childcare

Inspectorate launch care home campaign to help residents keep active

Scots homelessness applications down

Call for Scots disability work tests to be more ‘humane’

Charity for abused men among 24 to receive lottery windfall

Inspectorate demands improvement at Glasgow out of school care service

Social workers to participate in review of Scottish church abuse

Parties unite to combat human trafficking in Scotland

Government urged to introduce tougher sentences for grooming gang offenders

Seven child abuse ring members jailed and warned they may never be released

Family hail justice for little ones as mother jailed over four boys’ fire deaths

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Tag: News Scotland

Mental health watchdog finds benefit cut ‘major factor’ in suicide

New organisation set up to support Scots childcare

Inspectorate launch care home campaign to help residents keep active

Scots homelessness applications down

Call for Scots disability work tests to be more ‘humane’

Charity for abused men among 24 to receive lottery windfall

Inspectorate demands improvement at Glasgow out of school care service

Social workers to participate in review of Scottish church abuse

Parties unite to combat human trafficking in Scotland

Social workers recognised at SASW awards ceremony in Edinburgh