Local Government

Nine out of ten Scottish social workers consider quitting

UNISON found that two thirds of staff had experienced physical or verbal abuse at work while almost a third of respondents rated their stress as either nine or ten out of ten

Concerns over ‘dangerous precedent’ after Court of Session rules Serco lock-change evictions lawful

The Court of Session has ruled that Serco did not act unlawfully by evicting failed asylum seekers without a court order

Scottish Lib Dems announce candidates for European Parliament election

The High Road: The Highlands since devolution

Scottish Human Rights Commission calls on Scottish Government to enshrine right to food in law

Up to five million trees to be planted across central belt coal mining communities

Highland projects aim to tackle rural suicide

Warning of risk to public money as council controls become 'strained' as budgets fall

New schools needed as number of secondary school pupils set to increase

HIV outbreak in Glasgow linked with cocaine and homelessness

Poorest toddlers more than twice as likely to have development concerns

Holyrood committee calls for more action on additional support needs

MSPs seeking views on proposed changes to business rates system

Scottish Government calls for islanders’ input to inform first national islands plan

Holyrood committee to investigate problem of empty homes

New law to tackle roadside littering

Comhairle highlights ‘urgent need’ for investment in new ferries

Orkney energy project could tackle fossil fuel demand

Rise in number of patients stuck in hospital due to bed blocking

Interview: Joe FitzPatrick on the inspirations and challenges of the public health brief

Capital growth: Edinburgh and Lothian since devolution

Increased support announced for people with autism in Scotland

The workplace parking levy deserves more consideration

Associate feature: Transport is a public health issue, active travel is a public health solution

Foodbanks across Scotland distribute nearly half a million packages over 18 months

Choose life - Dr Roy Robertson, the front line of harm reduction