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Ban zero hour contracts in health and social care jobs in Scotland, SNP ministers told

The social care sector in Scotland is facing a recruitment crisis and campaigners believe it's being caused by poor pay and conditions.

Daily Record · Nov 29, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon: NHS founding principles ‘not up for discussion’

The minutes of a meeting leaked to the BBC showed discussions over a ‘two-tier’ health system system.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022

NHS Scotland chiefs discuss wealthy paying for treatment – reports

The documents were leaked to BBC Scotland.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022

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National Care Service warning as chief executive has say on plans at Holyrood

Eddie Fraser was one of the officials called to provide evidence on the Scottish Government's plan for a National Care Service.

Daily Record · Nov 19, 2022

Dismay at NHS Ayrshire & Arran's delayed discharge figures

It was revealed that 5,813 bed days were occupied in NHS Ayrshire & Arran as a result of delayed discharge.

Daily Record · Nov 19, 2022

Key links could be lost under National Care Service plans, MSPs told

KEY partnerships in homelessness and social care could be lost in the current proposals to establish a National Care Service, a Holyrood committee…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2022

National Care Service start-up costs could be far higher than Scottish Government estimates

SNP ministers are pressing forward with plans to create a National Care Service which would see industry bosses answer to Holyrood instead of local councils.

Daily Record · Nov 1, 2022

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Estimated costs of National Care Service 'significantly understated'

ESTIMATED costs around the National Care Service Bill are “likely to significantly understate” the actual costs which could face the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2022

SNP MSPs criticise 'deeply worrying' National Care Service costings

MAJOR fears have been expressed by SNP MSPs about the “financial wraparound” of their own government’s National Care Service (NCS) Bill, as…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2022

National Care Service plans attacked over fears they could slash council jobs across Scotland

Trade unions and councils claim the claim service plans are "unnecessary" and will disrupt existing services.

Daily Record · Oct 12, 2022

The top seven fringe events at SNP conference

The first in-person SNP conference for three years is set to kick off in two days at The Event Complex in Aberdeen and there are dozens of fringe…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2022

Labour pledges to build National Care Service enforcing high standards in homes

The party accused some private equity-owned care homes of spending ‘hundreds of millions servicing debt and avoiding tax’.

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022

Sector boss warns Scottish care service would ‘collapse within decade’ under current plans

SCOTLAND’S National Care Service will “collapse within the decade” if the Scottish Government’s plans are pushed through without change, the…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2022

East Lothian leader brands new national care service 'centralisation gone mad'

A bill which would take adult social care services and childrens services out of local authority control has been named as the biggest risk to council at the moment because of uncertainty over impact on staff and budgets if it was approved

Edinburgh Live · Aug 29, 2022

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Daily Record · Aug 22, 2022

Concerns that National Care Service will damage East Ayrshire's progress

A strong response to the Scottish Government's National Care Service bill was discussed at East Ayrshire Integration Joint Board

Glasgow Live · Aug 11, 2022

National Care Service should 'keep current East Renfrewshire boundaries'

A new National Care Service is being developed which would see a series of care boards set up to run social care services rather than local councils.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 27, 2022

Charity calls for increased support for people living with dementia

Age Scotland has called for increased care and support for people living with dementia, for whom Scotland’s new National Care Service will be…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2022

Holyrood consultation launches on National Care Service plan

A HOLYROOD committee has launched a consultation on the Scottish Government’s proposed National Care Service.

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Glasgow Live · Jul 5, 2022

East Renfrewshire Tories claim National Care Service will be 'absolute disaster'

Under a National Care Service, a series of care boards would run social care services rather than local councils and one Conservative councillor said the plan is a 'recipe for disaster'.

Daily Record · Jul 4, 2022

National Care Service could see 75,000 Scots council workers transferred to new employer

Town hall bosses fear they may no longer be able to deliver community services if the National Care Service goes ahead, as it would see chiefs report to ministers rather than councils.

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2022

National Care Service plans 'fall glaringly short' amid calls to end private sector involvement

The Record has championed the campaign to improve Scotland's care system after widespread failings were revealed during the coronavirus pandemic.

Daily Record · Jun 24, 2022

Labour claims new care service lends too much power to Scottish Government

MSP Paul O'Kane hit out after bill unveils plans to remove responsibility from local councils

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2022

People with dementia cannot wait for a National Care Service, charity warns

Alzheimer Scotland has warned that those living with dementia “do not have the time” to wait years for the improvements a National Care Service…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2022

Legislation to establish 'ambitious' National Care Service published

LEGISLATION to establish a National Care Service (NCS) in Scotland has been published, with the Scottish Government suggesting it will "ensure…

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2022

National Care Service in Scotland hailed as 'most ambitious reform since creation of NHS'

The Record has championed the campaign to improve the country’s care system after widespread failings were revealed during the coronavirus pandemic.

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