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Leslie Sharp has been unable to access overnight respite care for his son since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Scottish Government is taking the necessary steps to fund social care and support both the people receiving care and those delivering it.

SNP councillor Derek Louden asked Highland Council why it has not passed on SDS payments to young carers despite earlier commitments.

Highland Council has failed to pay out Scottish Government money intended to support young carers, according to an Easter Ross opposition councillor.

A guide to the law relating to Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit including entitlement, changes in circumstances and how payments are made

Hundreds of people with learning disabilities are “living” in hospital or hundreds of miles from families because of a lack of support and…