Tag: Scottish Children

Falling number of adopters sparks urgent plea for “forever families”

Business

Matthew Taylor - November 26, 2024

FALLING numbers of adopters on the national register has sparked concerns that there will soon be more children than families. These concerns come as adoption...

Castlemilk kids charity launches new meal plan with £30k funding boost

Community

Federica Margarella - August 2, 2023

A SOUTHSIDE charity is planning to help up to 180 households per week put healthy meals on the table, by teaching food preparation and...

Scots housebuilder donates £50k to cancer care charities

Community

Federica Margarella - July 6, 2023

A SCOTLAND'S housebuilder has funded charities providing support for individuals living with cancer and families impacted by food inequality across the country. Barratt Developments Scotland...

Scots children to benefit from NSPCC-led ‘Cosy Kit’ project this winter

Community

Ryan Nixon - December 21, 2022

SCOTS children are set to benefit from an NSPCC-led project aiming to keep kids warm this winter. The Together for Childhood project has distributed over...

Scottish schoolchildren spines under pressure by heavy school bags

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - September 19, 2010

By Oliver Farrimond OVERBURDENED Scottish schoolchildren could face a future of debilitating spine problems unless school-bag loads are lightened, according to doctors. Reports have emerged of...

Scots parents wasted £160m on unwanted Xmas presents

Deadline News Journalist - December 30, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond SCOTS parents showered their children with more than £160 million worth of unwanted presents this Christmas. And 40 per cent of youngsters were...