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Leading Scottish HIV charity faces fight for survival
HIV Scotland is locked in talks with the Scottish Government, having seen its initial bid for annual funding knocked back
NEWS 8 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
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The UK in 2018: a submerged nation of the poor made destitute by design
A toxic brew of benefit cuts, sanctions and high rental costs has pushed masses of people into destitution
NEWS 8 June 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Families should help out more with social care, say Edinburgh health bosses
Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) will consult on plans which aim to see people receive greater support from their families
NEWS 7 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Education bosses must do more to encourage disabled students
The One in Five campaign met with education bosses for talks this week, having highlighted a gap in disability admissions
NEWS 7 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Healthcare charity hails amazing appeal success
The generosity of the public was hailed as a Scottish charity celebrated the success of a fundraising appeal
NEWS 7 June 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland’s first dementia friendly park created
Kings Park in Stirling has been given a makeover to ensure it is more accessible
NEWS 6 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity opens new press after a century at previous base
Royal Blind has said the new braille press will help those with sight difficulties, and has also allowed it to expand its workforce
NEWS 6 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity to hold day out for 1000 children
Quarriers' Summer Appeal - which aims to give special experiences to vulnerable children - is returning for a fifth outing
NEWS 6 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Childline in volunteer appeal
The support service's Glasgow base needs a further 85 volunteers to ensure it can meet demand for advice
NEWS 6 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Cuts row as sleepovers are set to be axed
Social care bosses have said technology will keep people safe overnight, but the move has been made amid rising wage costs for carers
NEWS 6 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
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