by NLCT | Aug 25, 2016 | Uncategorised
Theresa Shearer on what the Living Wage really means for the sector The Scottish Government’s deadline for paying all social care staff the Living Wage of £8.25 comes into force tomorrow (Saturday, 1 October). And as chief executive of one of the nation’s largest...
by NLCT | Aug 25, 2016 | Uncategorised
We were delighted to recognise 4 of our directors for their long standing voluntary contribution to the work of our organisation. Liz Seaton, Harry Robertson, Ann Muir & Annabel Main all received recognition at this year’s AGM with their combined service to North...
by NLCT | Aug 25, 2016 | Uncategorised
NHS Lanarkshire is developing a new healthcare strategy ‘Achieving Excellence’ to help people live longer, healthier lives. The vision is to provide safe, effective and person-centred care to patients of all ages by doing the right thing, on time and in budget....
by NLCT | Aug 25, 2016 | Uncategorised
Following a successful campaign by parents and disabilities rights campaigners and a landmark judgement by the Supreme Court in 2015, the government has scrapped the rules that previously stopped payment of DLA or PIP for children who go into hospital. In addition,...
by NLCT | Aug 25, 2016 | Uncategorised
The second consultation on the implementation of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 has now been published and is open for responses until 31st August 2016. You can read more here: CLICK HERE for Scottish Government Website CLICK HERE for Mental Health in Scotland...