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New resource release: UNCRC Incorporation and Children’s Services Planning 🪧
A summary of what the Act is, how it fits within the wider policy context, how it impacts the third sector, and its relationship with children’s services planning.
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A summary of what the Act is, how it fits within the wider policy context, how it impacts the third sector, and its relationship with children’s services planning.
🔗 bit.ly/4aRzSCB
January 13, 2026 at 10:45 AM
New resource release: UNCRC Incorporation and Children’s Services Planning 🪧
A summary of what the Act is, how it fits within the wider policy context, how it impacts the third sector, and its relationship with children’s services planning.
🔗 bit.ly/4aRzSCB
A summary of what the Act is, how it fits within the wider policy context, how it impacts the third sector, and its relationship with children’s services planning.
🔗 bit.ly/4aRzSCB
Unison says the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) Bill, being voted on on Wednesday in Holyrood, still allows private providers to profit out of running services for youngsters in care. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2575987...
SNP face breaking Sturgeon Promise to vulnerable children, says union boss
The leader of Unison in Scotland is warning that the Scottish Government risks backtracking on a commitment made by Nicola Sturgeon's to children in…
www.heraldscotland.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Unison says the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) Bill, being voted on on Wednesday in Holyrood, still allows private providers to profit out of running services for youngsters in care. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2575987...
Jim Gillespie set to be appointed as Rangers new CEO in the coming days. The St Mirren vice-chairman is also the CEO of Children’s Charity Kibble, who are part owners in the Paisley club. Source: The Scottish Sun.
January 12, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Jim Gillespie set to be appointed as Rangers new CEO in the coming days. The St Mirren vice-chairman is also the CEO of Children’s Charity Kibble, who are part owners in the Paisley club. Source: The Scottish Sun.
Why was Holyrood inquiry into Scotland's grooming gangs held behind closed doors? www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
Why was Holyrood inquiry into Scottish grooming gangs held behind closed doors?
The Express Investigates: We reveal that SNP Ministers were warned about grooming gangs in Glasgow 12 YEARS AGO and told that at least one teenage girl had died as a result of sexual exploitation in t...
www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Why was Holyrood inquiry into Scotland's grooming gangs held behind closed doors? www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
Care homes are not NHS dumping grounds www.commonweal.scot/daily-briefi...
Care homes are not NHS dumping grounds — Common Weal
Today the Scottish Tories are proposing a policy whereby spare capacity in care homes could be used to free up hospital beds where there is delayed discharge. This proposal has merit in principle bu...
www.commonweal.scot
January 9, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Care homes are not NHS dumping grounds www.commonweal.scot/daily-briefi...
Justice Secretary Angela Constance breached Ministerial ethics rules on the grooming gangs scandal - but she will not stand down. Investigators ruled that the breaches were made “unintentionally” and the senior SNP Cabinet figure is refusing to quit. Source: Daily Record
January 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Justice Secretary Angela Constance breached Ministerial ethics rules on the grooming gangs scandal - but she will not stand down. Investigators ruled that the breaches were made “unintentionally” and the senior SNP Cabinet figure is refusing to quit. Source: Daily Record
The basic economics of social care in Scotland are a recipe for failure.
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
'This new year must be the year Scotland stops betraying its care workers'
'This new year must be the year Scotland stops betraying its care workers,' says Roz Foyer, the secretary general of the STUC
www.heraldscotland.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:45 AM
The basic economics of social care in Scotland are a recipe for failure.
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
Grooming gang row could have been handled better, says Constance (no apology or resignation) www.heraldscotland.com/news/2573111...
Grooming gang row could have been handled better, says Constance
The Herald revealed has that a leading child abuse expert believed Angela Constance misrepresented her during a debate, despite the minister later…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Grooming gang row could have been handled better, says Constance (no apology or resignation) www.heraldscotland.com/news/2573111...
The Scottish Government’s decision to fund a single secure care provider has sparked alarm among sector leaders, who warn it risks creating a monopoly, driving up costs and undermining care quality, warns Roisin McGoldrick.
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
'Creating a monopoly in secure care is a dangerous step backwards'
The Scottish Government’s decision to fund a single secure care provider has sparked alarm among sector leaders, who warn it risks creating a…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The Scottish Government’s decision to fund a single secure care provider has sparked alarm among sector leaders, who warn it risks creating a monopoly, driving up costs and undermining care quality, warns Roisin McGoldrick.
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
Highlights example of hospitality and social care workers)
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Employers need to stay on top of staff taking second jobs
Daniel Gorry says sticking to Working Time Regulations is a legal obligation for bosses
www.scotsman.com
December 29, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Highlights example of hospitality and social care workers)
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Experts examining the Scottish Prison Service’s “Talk To Me” strategy catalogued a series of systemic failings in their 206-page report. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
'Inhumane' prison suicide prevention strategy blasted 'unfit for purpose'
Experts examining the Scottish Prison Service’s “Talk To Me” strategy catalogued a series of systemic failings in their 206-page report.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
December 28, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Experts examining the Scottish Prison Service’s “Talk To Me” strategy catalogued a series of systemic failings in their 206-page report. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
'Illegal gain' in Scotland’s child care system sparks ScotGov action demand www.heraldscotland.com/news/2571143...
'Illegal gain' in Scotland’s child care system sparks ScotGov action demand
Ministers are under pressure to intervene in Scotland's publicly funded foster care system amid fears of illegal profits sparked by an official…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:47 AM
'Illegal gain' in Scotland’s child care system sparks ScotGov action demand www.heraldscotland.com/news/2571143...
Young people leaving care will benefit from free prescriptions, free dental & eye care, until their 25th birthday under new measures announced by the Government. Family doctors will also be alerted to children who are in care in a bid to keep youngsters safe. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/uk-worl...
Huge change in prescriptions for anyone under 25 leaving care announced
Free prescriptions, as well as free dental and eye care will be extended in big boost
www.edinburghlive.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Young people leaving care will benefit from free prescriptions, free dental & eye care, until their 25th birthday under new measures announced by the Government. Family doctors will also be alerted to children who are in care in a bid to keep youngsters safe. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/uk-worl...
The weekly cost of a residential place for a child taken into the council's care costs £7,300 per week and £380,000 per year. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Increase in children in care adds to Swindon council overspend
Swindon Borough Council are expected to overspend by £7.7m on children's social care this financial year.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 4:18 AM
The weekly cost of a residential place for a child taken into the council's care costs £7,300 per week and £380,000 per year. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Scotland’s care charities are stretched beyond the limit www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
'Health and social care organisations face a fearful future' warns Sara Redmond
Scotland’s third sector health and social care organisations are facing a funding crisis deeper than anything seen before, warns an industry…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Scotland’s care charities are stretched beyond the limit www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
‘Neglected in the community’: Home care failings exacerbated by immigration changes www.heraldscotland.com/news/2571006...
‘Neglected in the community’: Home care failings exacerbated by immigration changes
Staff shortages in home care in Scotland has left elderly and vulnerable people "neglected" in the community, it has been claimed.
www.heraldscotland.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:15 AM
‘Neglected in the community’: Home care failings exacerbated by immigration changes www.heraldscotland.com/news/2571006...
SNP minister takes responsibility as he 'won't dispute social care crisis' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2570985...
SNP minister: 'I won't dispute that Scotland has a social care crisis'
Social care minister Tom Arthur has said he will not dispute claims that the sector is in "crisis".
www.heraldscotland.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:14 AM
SNP minister takes responsibility as he 'won't dispute social care crisis' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2570985...
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December's E-Bulletin is out now! 🎉 Join us in reflecting on this year's accomplishments. Check it out here:
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December 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
December's E-Bulletin is out now! 🎉 Join us in reflecting on this year's accomplishments. Check it out here:
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In a first of its kind report, Scotland’s Care Policy Scorecard lays bare the challenges in adult and child social care, with the Scottish Government warned the sector is “not making the grade” and reform cannot be “delayed”. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2570497...
Social care 'undervalued' in Scotland amid 'failings' across Scotland, report warns
A new report has revealed social care in Scotland is 'undervalued' with 'failings' across the system in Scotland.
www.heraldscotland.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:22 AM
In a first of its kind report, Scotland’s Care Policy Scorecard lays bare the challenges in adult and child social care, with the Scottish Government warned the sector is “not making the grade” and reform cannot be “delayed”. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2570497...
Social care services in Scotland need urgent funding to protect lifeline services which are already under threat and politicians must stop using the vulnerable system for point-scoring argues Scottish Care chief executive Dr Donald Macaskill. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
‘Lifeline social care is under threat. Political choices are to blame’
Politicians must stop focusing on political point-scoring and make meaningful change to protect lifeline social care services in Scotland, Dr Donald…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Social care services in Scotland need urgent funding to protect lifeline services which are already under threat and politicians must stop using the vulnerable system for point-scoring argues Scottish Care chief executive Dr Donald Macaskill. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
This is one of the key findings from a new study published today (Friday 12 December) from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and funded by the Nuffield Foundation.
www.lse.ac.uk/news/latest-...
www.lse.ac.uk/news/latest-...
Children’s homes run by investment firms are more likely to open in low-cost locations than areas of high need, creating major gaps in care
A new study finds investment-run children’s homes avoid high-need areas, clustering instead where operating costs are lowest.
www.lse.ac.uk
December 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This is one of the key findings from a new study published today (Friday 12 December) from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and funded by the Nuffield Foundation.
www.lse.ac.uk/news/latest-...
www.lse.ac.uk/news/latest-...
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Save the dates for our 2026 events!🎟️
3 June - Justice Conference
8 October - Annual Conference & Exhibition
Further details to be announced in the new year.
🔗https://socialworkscotland.org/events/
3 June - Justice Conference
8 October - Annual Conference & Exhibition
Further details to be announced in the new year.
🔗https://socialworkscotland.org/events/
December 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Save the dates for our 2026 events!🎟️
3 June - Justice Conference
8 October - Annual Conference & Exhibition
Further details to be announced in the new year.
🔗https://socialworkscotland.org/events/
3 June - Justice Conference
8 October - Annual Conference & Exhibition
Further details to be announced in the new year.
🔗https://socialworkscotland.org/events/