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A care worker is to stand trial for the attempted murder of two patients at an Ayrshire hospital. Calum Knox, 29, is
Cancer patients ‘missing out on care’ as nurses struggle with huge workloads
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Paedophile nursery worker will be banned from Devon and Cornwall on release
A paedophile nursery worker will be banned from Devon and Cornwall when she is released from prison, the Probation Service has said.
‘Front door’ approach to adult social care creating postcode lottery in Wales
Councils are doing a good job in preventing social care demand, but information, advice and assistance is not consistently effective across Wales.
‘Landmark moment’ as cystic fibrosis patients in Scotland access to Orkambi drug
Hundreds of cystic fibrosis sufferers in Scotland will be able to get drugs which can help extend their life, after a deal
Carl Sargeant’s death prompts change in Welsh ministerial code
The code for Welsh Government ministers will be changed to include a commitment to more support following the inquest into the death
Cancer patients ‘missing out on care’ as nurses struggle with huge workloads
Cancer patients are missing out on vital care as specialist nurses struggle with huge workloads, according to a new report. Macmillan Cancer
Paedophile nursery worker will be banned from Devon and Cornwall on release
A paedophile nursery worker will be banned from Devon and Cornwall when she is released from prison, the Probation Service has said.
Number of households in temporary accommodation at highest in decade
The number of households living in temporary accommodation in England is at its highest level in more than a decade, the Government’s
Rape ‘effectively decriminalised’ with only 3.3% of cases ending in conviction
Campaigners have argued rape is becoming “effectively decriminalised” as “appalling” new figures show prosecutions for the crime in England and Wales have
Government announce two appointments to role of Chief Social Worker for Adults
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that Lyn Romeo, the Chief Social Worker for Adults, will be taking
‘Insufficient’ progress made in addressing key safety issues at HMP bedford
“Insufficient” progress has been made in addressing problems at a jail which was found to have alarming levels of drug-fuelled violence a
Care worker accused of attempted murder of elderly patients at Ayrshire hospital
A care worker is to stand trial for the attempted murder of two patients at an Ayrshire hospital. Calum Knox, 29, is
‘Landmark moment’ as cystic fibrosis patients in Scotland access to Orkambi drug
Hundreds of cystic fibrosis sufferers in Scotland will be able to get drugs which can help extend their life, after a deal
Woman discharged 18 months after being deemed fit to leave hospital – report
A woman spent 18 months in hospital after being deemed fit to leave due to a disagreement between her family and a
Teenage father admits shaking his 23-day-old daughter to death in Highlands
A teenage father who shook his 23-day-old baby to death has pleaded guilty to killing her. Thomas Haining, who was 19 at
Alesha MacPhail’s killer has prison sentence reduced by three years
The prison sentence for the teenager who abducted, raped and murdered Alesha MacPhail has been reduced by three years. Aaron Campbell (pictured)
Researchers call for restriction on pesticides to prevent suicides in poorer countries
There are calls for stronger regulation of pesticides in low-income countries as new research revealed the scale of suicide by poisoning among
‘Front door’ approach to adult social care creating postcode lottery in Wales
Councils are doing a good job in preventing social care demand, but information, advice and assistance is not consistently effective across Wales.
Carl Sargeant’s death prompts change in Welsh ministerial code
The code for Welsh Government ministers will be changed to include a commitment to more support following the inquest into the death
Ceredigion mother jailed over death of baby son freed by Court of Appeal judges
A mother jailed over the death of her four-week old baby after she took him out on a drinking binge and fell
Three arrested in Newport on suspicion of modern slavery offences
Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences in South Wales. A 37-year-old Latvian man, a
Six held after yacht carrying £60M of cocaine is seized off Welsh coast
Six people have been arrested after a yacht believed to be carrying cocaine with an estimated street value of £60 million was
Rhod Gilbert slams cuts to social services in call for more dementia care funding
Rhod Gilbert has accused the Government of “a deliberate hacking away at almost all public and social services until there is nothing
Abuse victims’ advocate calls for meeting with NI Secretary over compensation
The advocate for victims of historical abuse in Northern Ireland has pressed Julian Smith for an urgent meeting. The Northern Ireland Secretary
US father deported from airport while attempting to visit his children in Omagh
A father of three was arrested and deported from Dublin Airport while attempting to visit his children in the UK. Ryan Volrath,
Government accused of prioritising seriously ill children in England over Northern Ireland
The parents of a sick boy who has never tasted food have accused the British Government of prioritising seriously ill children in
PM ‘vocally and deliberately’ depriving NI abuse victims a voice in the commons
The Prime Minister should explain to the victims of historical institutional abuse why new laws granting them compensation will not be debated
Government ‘will have duty to legislate’ on same-sex marriage and abortion
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Ongoing failure to compensate NI abuse victims ‘shocking’ – Lord Chief Justice
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‘Front door’ approach to adult social care creating postcode lottery in Wales
Councils are doing a good job in preventing social care demand, but information, advice and assistance is not consistently effective across Wales.
Government announce two appointments to role of Chief Social Worker for Adults
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that Lyn Romeo, the Chief Social Worker for Adults, will be taking
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Inquest into care home choking death delayed for police decision on prosecution
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Samaritans announce new research into self-harm on world suicide prevention day
New research into self-harm and the support available has been commissioned on World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide prevention charity Samaritans, which will
Campaign urges Government introduce specialist autism support in all councils
A new report published today reveals 71% of autistic adults in England aren’t getting the support they need. This could mean up
Paedophile nursery worker will be banned from Devon and Cornwall on release
A paedophile nursery worker will be banned from Devon and Cornwall when she is released from prison, the Probation Service has said.
Labour warn of ‘lasting damage’ of permanently excluding SEND children from school
Labour has warned of “lasting damage” after a report said children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are more likely to
Domestic abuse victims & children at risk from ‘unacceptably poor’ probation service
A probation service’s work with offenders remains “unacceptably poor” with concerns raised over failures to check the risks posed to domestic abuse
US father deported from airport while attempting to visit his children in Omagh
A father of three was arrested and deported from Dublin Airport while attempting to visit his children in the UK. Ryan Volrath,
Government accused of prioritising seriously ill children in England over Northern Ireland
The parents of a sick boy who has never tasted food have accused the British Government of prioritising seriously ill children in
Court hears gang cynically groomed vulnerable girls treating them as objects
A gang of nine men and one woman cynically groomed vulnerable girls in the Huddersfield area and treated them as “objects to
Care worker accused of attempted murder of elderly patients at Ayrshire hospital
A care worker is to stand trial for the attempted murder of two patients at an Ayrshire hospital. Calum Knox, 29, is
‘Front door’ approach to adult social care creating postcode lottery in Wales
Councils are doing a good job in preventing social care demand, but information, advice and assistance is not consistently effective across Wales.
RVS research finds two in every five hospital patients never have visitors
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Charity warns social care needs cash to prevent ‘total collapse’ in worst-hit areas
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Dame Barbara Windsor urges people to sign dementia letter to Prime Minister
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Northampton woman, 93, dies from ‘broken heart syndrome’ following burglary
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Carl Sargeant’s death prompts change in Welsh ministerial code
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Samaritans announce new research into self-harm on world suicide prevention day
New research into self-harm and the support available has been commissioned on World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide prevention charity Samaritans, which will
CBBC star found hanging at home after ‘suffering exam stress’, inquest finds
A CBBC child star died by misadventure after hanging at her family home, an inquest has ruled. Mya-Lecia Naylor, 16, died after
Shout mental health text service to be extended to emergency service workers
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Women affected by sexism are three times more likely to report depression
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Mental health trust probe ‘untoward incident’ which led to death of musician’s daughter
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Care worker accused of attempted murder of elderly patients at Ayrshire hospital
A care worker is to stand trial for the attempted murder of two patients at an Ayrshire hospital. Calum Knox, 29, is
Rape ‘effectively decriminalised’ with only 3.3% of cases ending in conviction
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Teenage father admits shaking his 23-day-old daughter to death in Highlands
A teenage father who shook his 23-day-old baby to death has pleaded guilty to killing her. Thomas Haining, who was 19 at
Ceredigion mother jailed over death of baby son freed by Court of Appeal judges
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Hospital Trust ask judge to dismiss bid to move brain-damaged child to Italy
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Alesha MacPhail’s killer has prison sentence reduced by three years
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Care worker accused of attempted murder of elderly patients at Ayrshire hospital
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Cancer patients ‘missing out on care’ as nurses struggle with huge workloads
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‘Landmark moment’ as cystic fibrosis patients in Scotland access to Orkambi drug
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PM urged to recall Parliament amid warnings on medicines and food prices
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Woman discharged 18 months after being deemed fit to leave hospital – report
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RVS research finds two in every five hospital patients never have visitors
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Common diabetes drug ‘can cut risk of heart failure death by more than 25%’
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Researchers call for funding to improve mental health care of young people with cancer
More research is urgently needed to improve the mental health of young people during and after cancer treatment and improve their access
Student loan over-payments worth more than £28M sitting unclaimed by graduates
More than £28 million in student loan over-payments is sitting in government coffers unclaimed by graduates. In a nine-year period, more than
Study suggests men ‘more likely to victim-blame women’ in harassment cases
Men may be more likely to victim-blame women who are sexually harassed because they are more empathetic with the perpetrators, new research
RCN warn numbers accepted onto nursing courses ‘nowhere near’ enough
The number of students accepted on to undergraduate nursing courses in England is “nowhere near” the level needed to meet demand, the
‘Together’ initiative sees students and care home residents combat loneliness
A new initiative will see students and care home residents in Sheffield join together to create friendships and combat loneliness. The ‘Together’
NSPCC report number of recorded grooming crimes increases by a third
The number of grooming crimes recorded by police has risen by a third, figures suggest. Children’s charity the NSPCC said police recorded
Webwatch: YouTube fined millions after violating privacy laws on children’s data
Google’s video site YouTube has been fined 170 million US dollars (£139 million) to settle allegations it collected children’s personal data without
Webwatch: New Mental Welfare Commission website offers improved user experience
The Mental Welfare Commission has updated its website with aims of making it more user friendly, and including a wider range of
Digital certification now in place for Northern Ireland’s care sector workforce
The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) has announced that Digital Certification is now in place for their 43,000 registrants which include
Webwatch: New app to support healthier lifestyles for people with Down’s syndrome
A new app designed to help people with Down’s syndrome make healthier eating and exercise choices, has been downloaded more than 500
Webwatch – Prescribed mental health app could reduce self-harm in young people
A smartphone app designed to manage negative emotions and periods of anxiety could help to reduce self-harm in young people, according to
Induction pack to be issued to early learning and childcare staff in Scotland
People starting a career in early learning and childcare (ELC) will be given a new induction pack to help support them, it
Despite uncertainty increase in social care salaries prompts rise in job applications
Despite uncertainty in the weeks leading up to a supposed Brexit, new data from CV-Library reveals that employers in the social care
Volunteering fair provides good opportunity to gain experience with leading charities
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Minister helps launch home care company’s latest recruitment campaign
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Could you put the needs of others first over Christmas and into the new year
Spare a thought on Christmas Day as you sit down to watch the Queen’s speech or prepare to tuck into your turkey,
South Wales mum becomes tutor after taking course to manage chronic pain condition
A mum from Neath who went on a course to learn how to cope with chronic pain is now helping others –
Report: Elevation, Registration & Standardisation : The Professionalisation of Social Care Workers
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Resources: New social work tool aims to support and improve recording skills – SCIE
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Report: Bleak Houses – Tackling the crisis of family homelessness in England
Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published new research which shines a light on the thousands of children growing up
Guidance: Person centred care plans – Dementia, mental health and learning disability services
The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland has published a new guide for nurses and other clinical staff in Scotland on creating care
Report: Inspection outcomes of the largest children’s social care providers – Ofsted
Ofsted has today published a new report highlighting the 10 largest private and voluntary providers of children’s social care in England and
Guidance: New end-of-life resource to help families prepare for losing loved ones
A guide for deathbed etiquette is being launched to help people prepare for the final moments of their loved ones’ lives. Experts
Summertime blues – seasonal change affecting one in three social care professionals
With summer drawing to a near close, a new survey from CV-Library reveals that social care professionals are feeling the effects of
Applications for social care jobs drop, despite increase in opportunities and salaries
The amount of jobs on offer in the social care sector jumped by 4.8% last month, as employers pushed to hire the
Work-life balance prized ahead of career opportunities and perks for job hunters
Work-life balance is one of the most important aspects of a job for candidates, ahead of career opportunities and perks, a study
Night shift workers not at greater breast cancer risk, ten-year study suggests
Night shifts do not increase the risk of breast cancer, a ten-year study of more than 100,000 UK women suggests. The research,
Most workers won’t discuss mental health issues with managers, study suggests
Employers are being urged to do more to tackle mental health issues at work after studies warned of lost productivity and a
Minister backs scheme to encourage more men into early years careers
More men are being encouraged to work in nurseries as a charity aims to challenge stereotypes over the male role in early
Over a million teenage boys missing out on ‘life-saving’ vaccine, charity warns
More than a million teenage boys will miss out on potentially life-saving vaccinations, a charity has warned. The Teenage Cancer Trust is
Charity warns of ‘huge gaps’ in mental health support for young people
New research has revealed “huge gaps” in early support for young people experiencing mental health problems, according to a charity. Three-quarters of
Charity warns social care needs cash to prevent ‘total collapse’ in worst-hit areas
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Charities in drive to get people with long-term health conditions more active
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Oxfam calls for tax on top 1% of earners to raise £10 billion and reduce inequality
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MS and Parkinson’s toolkit aims to speed up diagnosis and cut hospital admissions
A new NHS initiative will aim to ensure faster diagnosis for people with brain and nerve conditions and reduce hundreds of emergency
‘Front door’ approach to adult social care creating postcode lottery in Wales
Councils are doing a good job in preventing social care demand, but information, advice and assistance is not consistently effective across Wales.
Number of households in temporary accommodation at highest in decade
The number of households living in temporary accommodation in England is at its highest level in more than a decade, the Government’s
Government announce two appointments to role of Chief Social Worker for Adults
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Union activists to support council health visitors involved in pay dispute
Health workers involved in a long-running campaign of industrial action over pay will receive support from union activists on Tuesday. Members of
Campaign urges Government introduce specialist autism support in all councils
A new report published today reveals 71% of autistic adults in England aren’t getting the support they need. This could mean up