62 h. ago Declining flu vaccination rates among health and social care workers a 'concern'

The jabs aren't compulsory and some staff may have personal reasons not be immunised

Science

3 d. ago Farmers’ harvest in limbo after UK endures driest spring in nearly 70 years

The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) think tank warns that climate change is already having a ‘devastating’ impact on farmers

Politics

3 d. ago Train as a counsellor from anywhere in Scotland: Online COSCA Skills Certificate opens Sept 2025

Are you living in Ayr, Glasgow, or Edinburgh and feel called to a career in counselling or emotional wellbeing? Now is the perfect time to take that first step — without leaving your home. Enlightened Psychology & Counselling has officially opened enrolment for its next Online COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate — a nationally recognised course that prepares learners for work in counselling, mental health, healthcare, social care, and beyond.

Events

4 d. ago Obama says Republicans are putting millions of Americans’ healthcare at risk

Rare intervention from former president urges people to call their senators to oppose Trump tax billBarack Obama has warned that Congress is putting millions of Americans at risk of losing healthcare coverage, in a rare intervention from the former president as the Republican party advances legislation that would gut major provisions of the Affordable Care Act.“Congressional Republicans are trying to weaken the Affordable Care Act and put millions of people at risk of losing their health care,” Obama posted on social media. “Call your Senators and tell them we can’t let that happen.” Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Linlithgow care home prepares to take part in the Great British Care Cycle Relay to mark Care Home Open Week 2025

HC-One Scotland’s Linlithgow Care Home in Linlithgow is preparing to take part in the Great British Care Cycle Relay event, organised by Championing Social Care which runs in tandem with Care Home Open Week activities.

Politics

1 week ago Passing police detention powers to NHS staff ‘could cause significant harm’

Proposed changes mean powers could be transferred to health professionals to detain and restrain people in a mental health crisis.

Events

2 w. ago Social care leaders warn of tough times without ‘significant new funding’

A statement to the Chancellor is signed by dozens within the sector including the Local Government Association, representing councils providing care.

Events

2 w. ago Health and social care recruitment drive across South Lanarkshire

The call comes as the latest group of social care recruits were welcomed to their new careers.

Transport

3 w. ago Home care company owner in West Lothian appeals to UK Government to reconsider national insurance hike

Home Instead joined thousands calling for the social care sector to be exempt

Politics

3 w. ago Lack of suitable homes making 'significant' contribution to Dumfries and Galloway key worker shortage

A new study has found that the health and social care, education, policing, forestry and farming sectors are all being hit by the problem.

Politics

3 w. ago Paisley social care worker given warning after falsely recording home visits

The Scottish Social Services Council ruled that her actions "were dishonest".

Events

3 w. ago North Lanarkshire’s Health and Social Care Partnership finance report shows underspend

The report, which covers April 2024 - February 2025, projected an underspend of £3.8 million against an overall £264 million budget.

Economics

3 w. ago Failing NHS bosses face having annual pay rises docked under new measures

Department of Health and Social Care said a 'carrot and stick' approach will also see CEOs who cut waiting times and boost patient services rewarded with bonuses of up to 10%

Economics

3 w. ago Social care needs minimum of £3.4bn to avoid decline, think tank warns

The Health Foundation called on the Government to ‘signal its commitment’ ahead of the upcoming spending review.

Events

3 w. ago Care workers to strike for first time in decade over pay and 'years of broken promises'

Unison said it is a response to “years of broken promises and delays by the Scottish Government to reform and fund social care properly".

Economics

3 w. ago Tell us how you might be affected by Labour’s plans to reduce migration to the UK

We’d like to hear from workers and business owners on the effect the government’s immigration white paper might have on themThe government published its immigration white paper on Monday which aims to reduce the number of people arriving in the UK “significantly” by introducing restriction across all forms of visas.Changes include skilled work visa applicants requiring degree-level qualifications rather than those that are roughly equivalent to A-levels. Social care visas specifically will be affected as the government promises to end all overseas recruitment for social care work – though there will be a “transition period” until 2028. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Voices: ‘This will be disastrous’: Independent readers fear social care collapse after visa ban

Our community is sharply divided over Yvette Cooper’s care worker visa crackdown. While some labelled it “madness”, others argued it is time to reduce reliance on overseas labour and invest in training and better pay for UK workers

Events

3 w. ago Care homes will close thanks to Starmer’s immigration crackdown, providers warn

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced the closure of the care worker visa for overseas recruitment as part of the government's immigration reforms

Events

3 w. ago NHS programme to reduce brain injuries in childbirth to be rolled out nationally

The Government programme will begin from September and follows a development phase and pilot scheme.

Events

4 w. ago Davey urges Lib Dem councils to ‘speak with one voice’ on social care

The party leader addressed councillors following last week’s local elections.

Politics