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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frederica-diamanta

Team Manager - Child Exploitation and Missing Team

Grade 13 SCP 44 £57,770

Wakefield, West YorkshireGrade 13 SCP 44 £57,770

RECRUITER: Wakefield Council

Executive Director of Children’s Services (DCS)

£149,000 – £175,000

Stockport, Greater Manchester£149,000 – £175,000

RECRUITER: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Adults Commissioning and Provider Services

£100,731 - £104,625

Trafford, Greater Manchester£100,731 - £104,625

RECRUITER: Trafford Council

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