Man charged with murdering wife at Borders sheltered housing complex
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his wife at a sheltered housing complex. Eileen Thomson, 70, was taken to hospital after police were called to
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Sturgeon admits ‘flexibility issues’ exist with free childcare policy
Nicola Sturgeon has acknowledged flexibility issues remain with her flagship free childcare policy after campaigners warned provision in most parts of Scotland is unsuitable for working parents. The First Minister
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Inspectors serve Borders care home with formal improvement notice
A care home for older people in Hawick has been told it must make urgent improvements in the care provided to vulnerable residents. The Care Inspectorate has served a formal
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Quality of care priority for new Borders care company
Adult social care sevices in the Scottish Borders have been transferred to an arm’s length organisation in a bid to help save £5.6m over five years. The move will see
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Inspectors demand major improvement in Borders care service
A care service for vulnerable people in the Borders has been heavily criticised by the Care Inspectorate. Inspectors said that failings at the Duns-based Community Integrated Care (CIC) could be
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Borders sets aside £450K to tackle residential care cost increase
Social work budgets in the Borders are under increased pressure due to the number of children needing residential care or accommodation in secure units. Councillors have agreed to set aside
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