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‘Wide variation’ in custodial healthcare poses challenges for Police Scotland

By The Press Association31st January 2023News Scotland

A new report has found a “wide variation” in the healthcare provided to people in police custody – with concerns raised that this could be leading to officers making decisions

Double rapist Isla Bryson enrolled at college while facing charges

By The Press Association27th January 2023News Scotland

A transgender woman convicted of raping two women while she was a man was enrolled on a college beauty course involving spray tan sessions while facing charges, it has emerged.

Double rapist who changed gender in ‘sham for attention’ moved to male prison

By The Press Association26th January 2023News Scotland

A transgender woman convicted of raping two women is being moved to a male prison, hours after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced she would not be held in Scotland’s only

Stagecoach founder to ‘vigorously defend herself’ following human trafficking allegations

By Katrine Bussey, Reporter23rd January 2023News Scotland

Stagecoach founder Dame Ann Gloag “strongly disputes the malicious allegations” made against her after being charged with human trafficking offences. A spokesperson for the bus company tycoon said she would

Trans community and supporters stage protest outside Scotland Office

By Katharine Hay, Reporter19th January 2023News Scotland

Members of the trans community, their allies and MSPs have staged a protest against the UK Government’s decision to block Scottish gender recognition reforms. The campaigners gathered outside the Scotland

Just 10% of children on fostering waiting list in Scotland found families in last year

By The Press Association16th January 2023News Scotland

Just 40 of the 400 children referred to Barnardo’s fostering service in Glasgow and Edinburgh have been placed with families in the last year, the charity has revealed. The number

Jack confirms UK Government is to block Scottish gender recognition reforms

By The Press Association16th January 2023News Scotland

The UK Government is to block controversial reforms of the gender recognition process passed by Holyrood, in a move branded by Nicola Sturgeon as a “full-frontal attack” on the Scottish

Scotland’s hospitals almost ‘completely full’ with bed occupancy exceeding 95%, warns Sturgeon

By Rebecca McCurdy, Reporter9th January 2023News Scotland

Scotland’s hospitals are “almost completely full”, the First Minister has warned as she outlined measures to ease NHS pressures. In a news briefing alongside Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and the

Edinburgh nurse whose daughter killed herself backs calls for social media crackdown

By Rebecca McCurdy, Reporter6th January 2023News Scotland, Webwatch

An Edinburgh nurse whose daughter killed herself after viewing harmful online content has backed calls for tougher social media regulation. Ruth Moss (pictured) is campaigning with the NSPCC for new

Second generation takes the reins at leading Scottish care provider

By Laura McKellar, Reporter4th January 2023News Scotland

Scottish care provider, Meallmore, has announced its new senior team with Cillian Hennessey taking over the reins from his father as managing director. Cillian (pictured) takes over the top job

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‘Wide variation’ in custodial healthcare poses challenges for Police Scotland

Double rapist Isla Bryson enrolled at college while facing charges

Double rapist who changed gender in ‘sham for attention’ moved to male prison

Stagecoach founder to ‘vigorously defend herself’ following human trafficking allegations

Trans community and supporters stage protest outside Scotland Office

Just 10% of children on fostering waiting list in Scotland found families in last year

Jack confirms UK Government is to block Scottish gender recognition reforms

Second generation takes the reins at leading Scottish care provider

Mother’s anger after coroner finds Army failures contributed to Jaysley’s death

Thirty councils in severe financial distress granted support to protect services

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

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Tag: News Scotland

‘Wide variation’ in custodial healthcare poses challenges for Police Scotland

Double rapist Isla Bryson enrolled at college while facing charges

Double rapist who changed gender in ‘sham for attention’ moved to male prison

Stagecoach founder to ‘vigorously defend herself’ following human trafficking allegations

Trans community and supporters stage protest outside Scotland Office

Just 10% of children on fostering waiting list in Scotland found families in last year

Jack confirms UK Government is to block Scottish gender recognition reforms

Scotland’s hospitals almost ‘completely full’ with bed occupancy exceeding 95%, warns Sturgeon

Edinburgh nurse whose daughter killed herself backs calls for social media crackdown

Second generation takes the reins at leading Scottish care provider