Scottish Government and COSLA unveil next phase of alcohol and drugs response

Scottish Government and COSLA unveil next phase of alcohol and drugs response

By Liz Wells 11 March 2026

A new plan to reduce deaths and harms caused by alcohol and drugs in Scotland has been published by the Scottish Government and COSLA.

Scotland's new suicide prevention action plan published

By Liz Wells 23 January 2026

A new national action plan setting out Scotland’s priorities for suicide prevention over the next three years has been backed by an increased budget of at least £3m in 2026-27.

Health and social care facing £457m funding gap in Scotland

By Lee Peart 06 March 2025

Health and social care finances are facing a £457m funding gap in 2024/25, a new report has revealed.

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Childrens Social Worker - WMF2880e

£42,839 - £44,075

Barrow in Furness, Cumbria £42,839 - £44,075

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Team Co-ordinator

£30,253 - £36,117 per annum

Hybrid working – allocated to offices in Coventry or York £30,253 - £36,117 per annum

RECRUITER: Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman

Senior Social Worker (Hospital Team)

£47,831 - £52,414 per annum

Maidenhead, Berkshire£47,831 - £52,414 per annum

RECRUITER: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

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