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2nd August 2021

Domestic abuse victims ‘three times more likely to suffer severe mental illness’

Homeless services to support women experiencing domestic violence ‘often neglecting’ victims

30th July 2021

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Skills for Care sets out new three-year strategy to modernise adult social care

Skills for Care has announced the launch a new vision which sets out their strategic aims for adult social care...

Calls to end torrent of online abuse directed at healthcare professionals urging vaccine uptake

More frontline staff could have access to life-saving overdose medicine Naxolone

‘Victim-blaming’ rapist jailed after campaign for justice by victim’s daughter

Prime Minister snubs Sturgeon invitation to discuss Covid recovery in Edinburgh

Drug-related deaths in England and Wales worst on record having risen for eighth year in a row

Samaritans relaunches ‘Small Talk Saves Lives’ campaign as society opens up

New full-face protective hood hailed as ‘real game-changer’ for medical staff

Scotland to remove most Covid restrictions but legal requirement to wear face masks will remain

Police name five-year-old found dead in Bridgend river after three arrested on suspicion of murder

2nd August 2021

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Calls to end torrent of online abuse directed at healthcare professionals urging vaccine uptake

The UK’s leading health organisations are demanding an end to the abuse endured by healthcare workers during the pandemic, and...

More frontline staff could have access to life-saving overdose medicine Naxolone

‘Victim-blaming’ rapist jailed after campaign for justice by victim’s daughter

Prime Minister snubs Sturgeon invitation to discuss Covid recovery in Edinburgh

Drug-related deaths in England and Wales worst on record having risen for eighth year in a row

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Skills for Care sets out new three-year strategy to modernise adult social care

Skills for Care has announced the launch a new vision which sets out their strategic aims for adult social care...

People with learning disabilities up to 11 more likely to die with respiratory illness, new study reveals

28th July 2021

University-led project secures £300k funding to improve hospital care for people with dementia

14th July 2021

Guidance: Skills for Care launch nursing associates guide to help employers embed new role

13th July 2021

New £1M funding aims to improve research-led practice in adult social care in the East of England

23rd June 2021

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Calls to end torrent of online abuse directed at healthcare professionals urging vaccine uptake

Prime Minister snubs Sturgeon invitation to discuss Covid recovery in Edinburgh

New full-face protective hood hailed as ‘real game-changer’ for medical staff

Scotland to remove most Covid restrictions but legal requirement to wear face masks will remain

Engage | Comment & Opinion

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Engage: Time to fairly pay selfless care workers delivering maximum impact under extraordinary circumstances

2nd August 2021

The crucial role that social care plays in our country has never been more visible. Throughout the pandemic, we have...

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Engage: The importance of using data in decision making across social care – Tricia Pereira

8th July 2021

When it comes to making decisions, you may turn to your own experience, talking with a colleague, or a simple...

Kent council ‘days away’ from reaching care capacity after 70 migrant children arrived this month

Engage: UK offshore asylum plan is just another way of imposing forced movement on vulnerable people

7th July 2021

Children’s Minister insists doubling free childcare provision is deliverable

Engage – How missing out on nursery due to COVID has affected children’s development – new research

5th July 2021

Engage: Social workers welcome new legislation outlawing physical punishment of children in Wales

1st July 2021

ADHD in adults: what it’s like living with the condition – and why many still struggle to get diagnosed

22nd June 2021

Webwatch

BMA survey finds half of GP practice buildings not fit for purpose

Webwatch: 45% of adults ‘unaware’ of new GP data scheme which shares patient information

29th July 2021

Devolution of welfare working well despite ‘regrettable’ delay in taking control of some benefits

Webwatch: Collection of mock toys created to highlight online risks children face

23rd June 2021

Belfast-based firm who digitalise records of care providers sees profits more than double

24th May 2021

Call for technology firms to urgently block child abuse images accessible ‘in just three clicks’

Webwatch: New survey suggests accessing mental health support online has pros and cons

28th April 2021

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Autism worker and former teacher ‘lucky and privileged’ to make real difference to someone’s life

1st July 2021

The Covid-19 outbreak has given many the opportunity to embark on a new career. For 60-year-old Penelope (pictured) from Southminster she switched...

Recruitment problems persist for care sector in Scotland – new figures published

New To Care

Study suggests new-found appreciation of social care careers as job applications increase