Child helpline calls and social work referrals rise considerably
Calls to a child protection charity helpline for adults concerned about a child rose by 30% last year, according to new figures. NSPCC Scotland said that there was a 44.5%
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Interim Chief Officer appointed for Angus health and social care
Angus Council and NHS Tayside have announced the appointment of Susan Wilson as Interim Chief Officer for the Angus Shadow Health and Social Care Integration Partnership. Susan, who is currently
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Scottish stroke levels drop 21% in a decade
The number of people suffering from heart disease and strokes in Scotland dropped again in 2011/12, official figures have shown. The latest statistics have contributed to the long-term trend for
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Rosdeep Kular is remanded in custody
The mother of three-year-old Mikaeel Kular has appeared in court for a second time charged with his murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice. The boy’s body was
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Learning disabilities charity worker wins humanitarian award
A charity worker has become the first person from Ayrshire to pick up a global humanitarian award created in honour of the region’s most famous son, Robert Burns. Blanche Nicolson,
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Glasgow City Council care home workers in new pay strike
Council care workers in Glasgow are staging another 48-hour strike over changes to pay and working conditions. The union Unison said the changes may leave some staff at the council’s
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NHS Scotland launch research recruitment campaign
People across Scotland are being encouraged to register their interest in health research. A new campaign has been launched to boost awareness of the Scottish Health Research Register (SHARE), a
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Epilepsy charity urges better care for sufferers
A paediatric epilepsy charity has called on the Scottish Government to provide better care for sufferers so that charities can focus on developing treatments. The Muir Maxwell Trust (MMT) said
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Shetlands dementia services set for major revamp
A major effort to transform Shetland into a dementia friendly community over the next three years has received enthusiastic backing from local councillors. The Shetland News reported that Shetland Islands
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New app to help care workers safely administer meds
The safe administration of medicine is a key area of concern for care and support services across Scotland. This is reflected in the National Occupational Standards and Scottish Vocational Qualifications
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