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Budget for mental health needed to help children across Scotland
Campaigners want to see funding for youth services tripled to meet an increase in demand for mental health support
NEWS 7 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Families of disabled children fight helpline closure
Families are set to protest outside Edinburgh City Chambers on Friday 8 December against the closure of a helpline for families of disabled children
NEWS 7 December 2017 by Susan Smith
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Named person faces further 12 month delay
The Scottish Parliament's education committee has blocked plans for a guardian to be assigned to every child in Scotland
NEWS 7 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Youngsters to lead mental health study
The project will examine child and adolescent mental health services in Scotland
NEWS 6 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Campaigner wants improvements in neurological care
Sue Ryder is calling for the Scottish Government to push health boards to ensure that progress is made
NEWS 6 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity hopes to sing home missing people
The initiative follows the success of a Missing People Choir in Britain's Got Talent
NEWS 6 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
New base for city children’s service
Cornerstone has found a new home for its Angus and Dundee service
NEWS 6 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Blood donor rules still discriminate against gay men
Sophie Bridger welcomes a relaxation of blood donation rules but argues gay men deserve to be treated the same way as straight men
OPINION 5 December 2017 Guest post
 
Real lives: Calling the dementia helpline gave me lasting memories
John Jennings was devastated when his mum was diagnosed with a rare hereditary form of Alzhiemers, but a single call helped to change things
OPINION 5 December 2017 Guest post
 
Campaigners ramp up pressure on government as new figures reveal 27% living in fuel poverty
Households are at the mercy of volatile energy prices say campaigners, who call on the Scottish Government to take action to make homes warmer
NEWS 5 December 2017 by Susan Smith
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