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Tougher sentences needed for criminals who target elderly
Action on Elder Abuse Scotland said a change in law is needed to reduce the amount of older people who are abused every year
NEWS 3 September 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Partnership aims to stop unnecessary deaths
Diabetes UK and Kidney Research UK have teamed up as they aim to decipher why the two conditions are linked
NEWS 31 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Call for ‘life-changing’ stroke procedure to be reintroduced
A charity and stroke patients have called for a potentially life-saving procedure to return to Scottish hospitals
NEWS 30 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Youngsters put at heart of mental health reform
MSYPs and other young people have been involved in ensuring support for adolescents is improved
NEWS 29 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
New carers allowance will be paid next month
Much-needed boost for the country's hard-pressed carers
NEWS 28 August 2018 by Robert Armour
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HIV misconceptions show need for sex education
New research by HIV Scotland has shown the lack of knowledge Scottish school pupils have around the condition
NEWS 27 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Mum who lost son takes on charity bungee jump
Donna Nelson is set to take on the daring challenge for a children's hospital, despite being terrified of heights
NEWS 27 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Hey Girls “delighted” to be major provider in Scottish sanitary product scheme
Hey Girls has been chosen to deliver the Scottish Government’s initiative to provide free sanitary products to school pupils and students
NEWS 24 August 2018 by Graham Martin
 
News in brief: what’s been going on across Scotland’s third sector 24 August 2018
A selection of stories from communities and voluntary organisations across Scotland
LIST 24 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Dementia art project unveiled
Cloudgate was created by a renowned artist who worked alongside those with dementia
NEWS 23 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
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