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Axe Sturgeon national care service 'white elephant', FM told | The Herald heraldscotland.com/news/24323771.…

Scottish care workers to be balloted on strike action | The Herald heraldscotland.com/news/24324792.…

The Care Bill must be stopped at all costs – Common Weal commonweal.scot/the-care-bill-…

Glasgow Labour 'extremely confident' of saving MCR pathways mentoring scheme | The Herald heraldscotland.com/news/24325337.…

A tax on volunteering? PVG fee proposal raises concerns: Sarah Latto of Volunteer Scotland urges a rethink - and asks people to respond to a Scottish Government consultation
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Every prison and young offender institution in England and Wales will get Neurodiversity Support Managers. 🏫✨
@MojGovUK is introducing them to help identify and support those with neurodiverse needs, improving rehabilitation and reducing reoffending. 🤝🔄
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Carer’s allowance report a vivid insight into failings of an unfit system | Carers | The Guardian theguardian.com/society/articl…

Hospitals struggle as social care crisis cancels out funding boost, NHS report says | Social care | The Guardian theguardian.com/society/articl…

Nicola Sturgeon ‘not convinced’ equal marriage would pass in Scotland today scotsman.com/news/politics/…

Aberlour's head of policy Martin Canavan says expanding free school meals is key to eradicating child poverty

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ICYMI: In this blog post, Micky Anderson, Data Lead at CELCIS, takes a look at the latest social work statistics in Scotland to see if there are clues about what is happening in the support for children in need of care and protection and their families: buff.ly/44Q5wvi

Care-experienced youngsters in Dundee developing tech skills in new YMCA workshops | STV News news.stv.tv/north/care-exp…

📢 Scottish Care releases a critical report highlighting the financial struggles of independent social care providers due to delayed payments. Immediate action is needed to ensure timely payments and safeguard care for our citizens .

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New Guidance - Space to grow and thrive | Care Inspectorate Hub hub.careinspectorate.com/how-we-support…

Take action over teacher job cuts, Gilruth told | Tes tes.com/magazine/news/…

With almost two thirds of Scotland’s care homes for older people services short of nursing staff, more needs to be done to recruit to the social care sector.

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Schools Scotland: Eight key findings as thousands of additional support needs (ASN) children 'let down' scotsman.com/education/scho…

Do you know the difference between measurement for improvement and other forms of measurement?
Qualitative and quantitative data? #QI The QI Guy @NHS @NHS_Education
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Until the Children’s Care and Justice Bill is enacted, this info sheet gives advice on alternatives to YOI for children under 18. - cycj.org.uk/wp-content/upl…