11 h. ago Fury as ministers say it could take a decade to roll out social care plan

Ministers have set up an independent commission chaired by crossbench peer Louise Casey who began taking evidence this week from those with experience of the sector.

Politics

17 h. ago East Lothian Home Manager shares remarkable nursing career journey on International Nurses’ Day 2025

A Home Manager at HC-One Scotland’s Drummohr Care Home in Wallyford, Musselburgh, East Lothian, has shared her remarkable personal nursing career journey to encourage others to consider a nursing career in the social care sector to mark International Nurses’ Day on May 12, 2025.

Society

3 d. ago Open invite for all to come along to Wellbeing in Motherwell Day

It's encouraging positive engagement with health and social care services

Politics

6 d. ago 'Deep concern' over 'elephant in the room' financial situation facing Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership

Stark reality of economic environment was reiterated as elected members discussed strategic plan.

Politics

1 week ago Hypocrisy row over plans to send failed asylum seekers to 'return hubs' overseas after Starmer scrapped Tory Rwanda scheme

Conservatives responded with fury to reports that ministers could pay countries in the Balkans to take Britain's failed asylum seekers - comparing it to the Rwanda scheme which Sir Keir Starmer scrapped.

Events

1 week ago Labour's WhatsApp plot to defy trans ruling: Ministers' leaked messages reveal their fury at calls to ban transgender women from female

The Government claimed to welcome the Supreme Court judgment - but the exchanges reveal the private fury on Sir Keir Starmer 's frontbench, with ministers planning to hold a meeting this week.

Politics

1 week ago Doubts over Labour's promise to overhaul social care after cross

At the beginning of this year, Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced the creation of an independent commission to work on long-term reforms.

Politics

2 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway NHS services face £58m funding shortfall

Major savings have been found but they won't plug the health and social care gap

Economics

2 w. ago Plan to divert millions of patients from waiting lists with GP service expansion

Ministers said the move will ‘stop masses of people’ going to hospital for ‘unnecessary appointments’.

Science

2 w. ago Charities and councils warn of children’s social care ‘breaking point’

Organisations providing support for children said they are working in ‘progressively challenging circumstances’.

Events

2 w. ago It is time to tighten up laws on cosmetic surgeries in Scotland

Pressure in social care means that people who should leave A&E are staying longer than necessary because of bed blocking.

Politics

2 w. ago Documents show Social Care review already behind schedule, campaigners say

Baroness Casey was due to meet with MPs from all parties in February to seek agreement ahead of a new commission being set up this month - but documents suggest that hasn't happened

Culture

2 w. ago Lock, Stock star rushed to hospital for 'major surgery' as pal asks for 'prayers'

Lock, Stock actor Nick Moran was seen lying in intensive care in a worrying picture posted on social media as a friend shared an update into his health with fans

Politics

2 w. ago Wellness in Wishaw event declared roaring success by organisers

Hosted at the Houldsworth Centre, the day brought together a wide range of people from Wishaw and further afield in North Lanarkshire to connect with local health, wellbeing, social care services and other services.

Politics

2 w. ago Kilmarnock social care worker struck off after entering into 'personal relationship' with 'significantly younger' service user

She also repeatedly allowed her partner access to her workplace.

Transport

3 w. ago East Renfrewshire Council leader on "bitter blow" which is set to see social care charges brought in

Controversial means-tested fees for non-residential care in EastRenfrewshire are on the horizon, writes Local Democracy Service reporter Drew Sandelands.

Politics

3 w. ago Readers' Letters: Funds must be found for social care of aged and infirm

If we can find more money for defence why can’t social care be funded, asks reader

Economics

3 w. ago Budget approved to protect and enhance health and social care in North Lanarkshire

The budget approval forms a key part of the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) for 2025-2028, which was also approved by the IJB, reinforcing a positive and proactive approach to financial planning.

Politics

3 w. ago Grave concerns for future of health and social care in Renfrewshire amid serious financial pressures

A budget gap of £18.5 million has been predicted for Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership for 2026/27.

Events

3 w. ago Over 1,500 GPs hired as government seeks to end 8am appointment scramble

The Department of Health and Social Care said that since October 1 some 1,503 GPs have been recruited after cutting red-tape preventing practices hiring newly qualified GPs

Politics