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Scots living with welfare guardianship orders reaches all-time high

By The Press Association25th September 2024News Scotland

More than 19,000 Scots now have a court-appointed welfare guardian, according to new figures showing that the number of welfare guardianship orders in Scotland is at an all-time high. The

Shielding groups should have had support for ‘isolation and fear’ – inquiry hears

By Paul Cargill and Nick Forbes, Reporters25th September 2024News Scotland

Scotland’s chief medical officer has told an inquiry that people asked to shield during the Covid-19 pandemic should have had more support to help reduce their “isolation and fear”. Professor

New RSV jab could prevent thousands of older people dying, researchers say

By Storm Newton, Reporter25th September 2024News Scotland

The lives of thousands of elderly people in the UK could be saved each year by a new vaccine that protects against a respiratory virus, according to a study. It

Abortion buffer zones come into force in Scotland on ‘crucial day’ for reproductive rights

By The Press Association24th September 2024News Scotland

New laws come into force preventing anti-abortion protesters from gathering within 200 metres of facilities where abortions are carried out. The implementation of new laws banning protesters from gathering outside

Warning that National Care Service Bill could create ‘tug of war’ for services

By The Press Association23rd September 2024News Scotland

The Scottish Association of Social Work and the local government body Cosla have both raised concerns with MSPs scrutinising the legislation. Care services could find themselves caught up in a

King hears from social work student on how his charity transformed life of crime

By Ryan McDougall, Reporter20th September 2024News Scotland

The King has heard “incredibly powerful” testimonies from two young men on how his charity helped reshape their lives after they were caught up in violence. On Friday, King Charles

William praises ‘unconditional care’ of workers in homelessness sector

By Tony Jones and Paul Cargill, Reporters19th September 2024News Scotland

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the “unconditional care, compassion and humanity” shown by workers in the homelessness sector. William met staff employed as night shelter managers, mental

Hospital whistleblower dismissed as ‘head of nothing’, inquiry told

By Nick Forbes, Reporter12th September 2024News Scotland

A microbiologist working at a hospital at the centre of infection concerns was told she was “head of nothing” when she tried to blow the whistle on patient safety issues,

Cosla defends pay deal amid threat of 90,000 council workers going on strike

By Sarah Ward, Reporter11th September 202411th September 2024News Scotland

Council leaders have said they remain “hopeful” union members will accept the latest pay offer – after it emerged that 90,000 council staff could be balloted for strike action. Cosla,

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Scots living with welfare guardianship orders reaches all-time high

Shielding groups should have had support for ‘isolation and fear’ – inquiry hears

New RSV jab could prevent thousands of older people dying, researchers say

Abortion buffer zones come into force in Scotland on ‘crucial day’ for reproductive rights

William praises ‘unconditional care’ of workers in homelessness sector

Hospital whistleblower dismissed as ‘head of nothing’, inquiry told

Cosla defends pay deal amid threat of 90,000 council workers going on strike

Mother of woman who took own life brands daughter’s abuser ‘a monster’

MPs reject Tory bid to launch another national inquiry into grooming gangs

Elon Musk ‘knows absolutely nothing’ about grooming gangs, Jess Phillips says

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Tag: News Scotland

Scots living with welfare guardianship orders reaches all-time high

Shielding groups should have had support for ‘isolation and fear’ – inquiry hears

New RSV jab could prevent thousands of older people dying, researchers say

Abortion buffer zones come into force in Scotland on ‘crucial day’ for reproductive rights

Warning that National Care Service Bill could create ‘tug of war’ for services

King hears from social work student on how his charity transformed life of crime

William praises ‘unconditional care’ of workers in homelessness sector

Hospital whistleblower dismissed as ‘head of nothing’, inquiry told

Cosla defends pay deal amid threat of 90,000 council workers going on strike

Robison cuts £115M from health and social care budget as Holyrood returns after recess