“Young people living in, or leaving, the care system often face additional barriers to learning – which is why this funding can be so vital. “
£35,640 to Support Care Experienced Young People in Orkney
Find Out About ‘Eat Well Age Well’
The Eat Well Age Well Roadshow is coming to Orkney on 10th June.
“Love is the thing that is most important”: Developing Scotland’s Care System
One of the most important pieces of work undertaken in Scotland is the Independent Care Review.
201 Carers in Orkney Receive Scotland’s New Carer’s Allowance
“Carers make a vital contribution to society, which this payment recognises, putting an extra £442 in their pockets this financial year. “
Maree Todd: The Real Story is About Love
“Sometimes I think the Tory party can sink no lower”
£96,000 Cuts To Services for Children with Additional Needs
Orkney Islands Council is to hold a series of public meetings to explain why they are making cuts to services, including those termed ‘high risk’.
Could you be a foster carer?
“It’s all about being able to provide the best possible match for each child who comes to us needing a foster family.”
Looking at Clinical Services for Older People
he Scottish Care of Older People (SCoOP) audit will be the first to look at specialist care provision and delivery for older people.
Councillors to Consider Sleepover Payments for Care Workers in Orkney
Care workers employed by Orkney Island Council are all paid above the real living wage for contracted work.
Scottish Care Workers to Receive Living Wage for Sleepovers
“The change will take place during 2018/19. This will provide time for it to be implemented in a way which will ensure continuity of care to individuals
