Another 500 health visitors are to be recruited to deliver controversial plans to give every child in the country a "state guardian" to monitor their welfare and development."Health secretary Alex Neil said an investment of more than £40 million would see the establishment of the new posts over the next four years."
"The move will help implement the most contentious aspect of the Scottish Government’s Children and Young People Act, which allocates every child a "named person" – or state guardian – who will have the power to "advise and inform" the child and if necessary raise concerns with the authorities."
"It is envisaged that health visitors and teachers will fulfil the role of "named persons" when the scheme is rolled out in August 2016. The proposal has attracted a great deal of criticism, with opponents claiming it is intrusive and undermines parental freedom and responsibility."
"A group of critics are currently putting together the case for a judicial review to challenge the legislation, which they say contravenes the European Convention on Human Rights."
"The creation of the new posts were criticised by the No To Named Person (NO2NP), the group set up to fight the legislation contained in act."
http://www.scotsman.com/news/health/snp-hires-500-health-staff-as-child-guardians-1-3449773
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