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Immediate pay rise for social care support staff announced
Social care support workers providing direct adult support will have their pay increased to at least the Real Living Wage rate of £9.30 an hour
NEWS 14 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
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Men’s Shed produces vital equipment
Kinross and District Men’s Shed is producing face masks to help support key workers during the coronavirus pandemic
NEWS 14 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
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Care workers PPE agreement reached
Unions have come to an agreement with the government that staff will be able to wear whatever they feel is necessary
NEWS 9 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
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Anxiety charities face surge in demand
Anxiety UK and OCD-UK call for more support for people with mental health difficulties.
NEWS 8 April 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Grim figures show threat virus poses to older people
Age Scotland has reacted to the news that more than 60% of Covid-19 related deaths were people aged over 75
NEWS 8 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Charities launch post-Covid support hub
Service launched after studies suggest Covid can have long-term health impacts.
NEWS 7 April 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Age Scotland launches urgent fundraising appeal
The charity has seen calls to its helpline soar during the Covid-19 outbreak.
NEWS 6 April 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Cancer charities complete merger
Pancreatic Cancer Scotland and Pancreatic Cancer Action have officially joined forces as they look to lead support for those affected by the condition
NEWS 6 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
New CEO takes up post with Quarriers
Dr Ron Culley pledged to support vulnerable people during the Covid-19 crisis.
NEWS 6 April 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Palliative care workers given coronavirus advice
Marie Curie has published guidance for health and social care professionals.
NEWS 6 April 2020 by Gavin Stuart
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