Victims of sexual violence get ‘terrible deal’ from justice system – Baroness Newlove
Victims of sexual assault are getting a “terrible deal” from the criminal justice system and are often only believed if they have
Inspector warns work to rehabilitate young offenders suffering under budget cuts
Work to rehabilitate child criminals in the West Midlands is suffering under budget cuts and could be putting the public at risk,
NHS recruitment and school funding ‘must be new PM’s first priorities’
School funding and NHS recruitment must be the first priorities of the new prime minister, according to a watchdog. The Public Accounts
Gwent Police must ‘immediately’ overhaul its child custody procedures
A police force has been told to immediately review its policy on keeping children in custody after concerns were raised by inspectors.
Doctors can give girl from Jehovah’s Witness family blood transfusion, judge rules
A High Court judge has ruled that doctors can give a sick five-year-old girl from a Jehovah’s Witness family a blood transfusion.
Report lays bare human cost of Government failure to address social care funding
The failure of successive governments to address long-term funding for adult social care puts thousands of old and disabled people at risk
Victims of sexual violence get ‘terrible deal’ from justice system – Baroness Newlove
Victims of sexual assault are getting a “terrible deal” from the criminal justice system and are often only believed if they have
Inspector warns work to rehabilitate young offenders suffering under budget cuts
Work to rehabilitate child criminals in the West Midlands is suffering under budget cuts and could be putting the public at risk,
NHS recruitment and school funding ‘must be new PM’s first priorities’
School funding and NHS recruitment must be the first priorities of the new prime minister, according to a watchdog. The Public Accounts
Doctors can give girl from Jehovah’s Witness family blood transfusion, judge rules
A High Court judge has ruled that doctors can give a sick five-year-old girl from a Jehovah’s Witness family a blood transfusion.
Report lays bare human cost of Government failure to address social care funding
The failure of successive governments to address long-term funding for adult social care puts thousands of old and disabled people at risk
Father who refuses to register son’s birth defends stance after judge’s ruling
A man who refuses to register his son’s birth because he does not want the state to control the youngster has defended
Inspectors find services for children and young people in Edinburgh performing well
Inspectors have identified key strengths in the way children and young people in need of care and protection are supported in Edinburgh.
Minister announces £3 million after-school care fund to tackle child poverty
The Scottish Government is investing £3 million in after-school care and holiday clubs for youngsters as part of its “bold vision” of
One in 28 Scots experience extreme disadvantage each year, report finds
One in 28 adults in Scotland experiences extreme disadvantage, such as homelessness and substance dependency, each year, according to new research. The
Home Office minister ‘refused to give evidence’ in Scottish drug use inquiry
A Home Office minister has been criticised over claims she has refused to give evidence to an inquiry about drug use in
Independent care providers group appoint Mary Preston as new Chair
Independent care providers group, Scottish Care, has announced the appointment of Mary Preston as their new Chair. Mary has been an active
Majority of children go into care having experienced significant abuse and neglect
A joint study by researchers at the Universities of York and Stirling has found that 90% of children in Scotland who go
Gwent Police must ‘immediately’ overhaul its child custody procedures
A police force has been told to immediately review its policy on keeping children in custody after concerns were raised by inspectors.
New £7.8m Gwynedd extra care facility having positive impact on residents
Guests at the official opening of a housing association’s £7.8m extra care facility in Porthmadog heard about its positive impact on the
Film launched at USW to help celebrate 100 years of Learning Disability Nursing
A film celebrating 100 Years of Learning Disability Nursing (LDN) has been launched at an event at the University of South Wales
Search on for care workers providing excellent care through medium of Welsh
Nominations are now open for a new award to recognise and celebrate care workers who’ve made a difference to people’s lives by
Social Care Wales announce new Chair and Board appointments
Social Care Wales have announced the appointment of Mick Giannasi CBE as their Chair and that Maria Battle and Trystan Pritchard will
Mother jailed after falling asleep on baby son during drunken caravan night
A mother has been jailed for two years and four months after her four-week old baby died after taking him to a
Tributes paid following death of Northern Ireland civil rights leader Ivan Cooper
Ivan Cooper, one of the founders of Northern Ireland’s civil rights movement, has died. Mr Cooper, 75, died in hospital on Wednesday
Social workers from across Northern Ireland celebrate commitment to lifelong learning
Social Workers from across Northern Ireland celebrated their success and commitment to lifelong learning at the annual Professional in Practice awards hosted
70% of people in UK believe gay couples should be able to marry in NI
Almost three quarters of people in the UK believe gay couples should be able to marry in Northern Ireland, a survey showed.
Praise for NI Men’s Sheds projects in improving health and tackling isolation
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has highlighted the many health benefits experienced by men who have joined Men’s Sheds projects across Northern
More than 1,000 NI women travelled to England and Wales for abortions last year
More than 1,000 women from Northern Ireland travelled to England or Wales for abortions last year. The NHS does not charge patients
Grieving Northern Irish families assured over timeframe for legacy inquests
Grieving families awaiting fresh inquests into incidents from Northern Ireland’s troubled past have been assured efforts are under way to ensure their
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Report lays bare human cost of Government failure to address social care funding
The failure of successive governments to address long-term funding for adult social care puts thousands of old and disabled people at risk
Police watchdog launches probe after mentally ill man tasered in London
The police watchdog has launched an investigation after a mentally ill man who stabbed himself was tasered. Officers from the Metropolitan Police
Law ‘clarified’ in decisions when teenagers with learning disabilities turn 18
Lawyers have welcomed a ruling by a judge who was asked to consider whether parents should still decide what is best when
New badge launched to boost pride among millions of paid and unpaid carers
A new badge is being launched today with the aim of becoming a unifying symbol of pride among 9 million paid and
Catholic mother of vulnerable woman in abortion dispute put faith in justice system
The mother of a pregnant mentally-ill woman who doctors thought should have an abortion had to put her faith in British justice,
‘Eye-watering sums’ spent on sending mental health patients away for treatment
The NHS is spending millions of pounds on private beds for patients with mental health problems, it has been claimed. At least
Gwent Police must ‘immediately’ overhaul its child custody procedures
A police force has been told to immediately review its policy on keeping children in custody after concerns were raised by inspectors.
Doctors can give girl from Jehovah’s Witness family blood transfusion, judge rules
A High Court judge has ruled that doctors can give a sick five-year-old girl from a Jehovah’s Witness family a blood transfusion.
Father who refuses to register son’s birth defends stance after judge’s ruling
A man who refuses to register his son’s birth because he does not want the state to control the youngster has defended
High Court hears of ‘genuine crisis’ in special educational needs funding
A “genuine crisis” in funding for young people with special educational needs could “blight their lives forever”, the High Court has heard.
Law ‘clarified’ in decisions when teenagers with learning disabilities turn 18
Lawyers have welcomed a ruling by a judge who was asked to consider whether parents should still decide what is best when
New badge launched to boost pride among millions of paid and unpaid carers
A new badge is being launched today with the aim of becoming a unifying symbol of pride among 9 million paid and
Report lays bare human cost of Government failure to address social care funding
The failure of successive governments to address long-term funding for adult social care puts thousands of old and disabled people at risk
Insurers body warn majority of over-65s have no plan to pay for social care
Many people could be sitting on a “social care financial time bomb”, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has said. It found
Commonly-prescribed drugs could increase dementia risk according to new study
Commonly-prescribed drugs for depression, incontinence and Parkinson’s disease could increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Academics at the
Man with dementia delights internet by remembering piece he composed decades ago
A man with dementia has won plaudits on social media after a viral video showed him playing a piece he composed decades
Regulator calls on care homes to make oral health a priority
Care homes in England are neglecting the oral health of their residents, a new report suggests. A Care Quality Commission (CQC) review
New £7.8m Gwynedd extra care facility having positive impact on residents
Guests at the official opening of a housing association’s £7.8m extra care facility in Porthmadog heard about its positive impact on the
Police watchdog launches probe after mentally ill man tasered in London
The police watchdog has launched an investigation after a mentally ill man who stabbed himself was tasered. Officers from the Metropolitan Police
Anorexic teenager can be moved to specialist unit against her wishes, says judge
An anorexic teenager whose weight has dropped to four-and-a-half stone can be taken from home against her wishes and moved to a
Inmates handed life sentences for ‘ferocious’ murder of vulnerable fellow prisoner
Three inmates have been handed life sentences for killing a fellow prisoner in “cold blood” and trying to cut his head off.
New NHS data finds almost half of carers admit to feeling depressed
More than four in 10 carers feel depressed and the figure is rising, new NHS data shows. In 2018/19, 45.1% of carers
‘Eye-watering sums’ spent on sending mental health patients away for treatment
The NHS is spending millions of pounds on private beds for patients with mental health problems, it has been claimed. At least
Bank first to be tested against new standards to support people with mental health issues
Lloyds Bank will be the first firm to be tested against a charity’s new standards to help essential service providers give better
Victims of sexual violence get ‘terrible deal’ from justice system – Baroness Newlove
Victims of sexual assault are getting a “terrible deal” from the criminal justice system and are often only believed if they have
Doctors can give girl from Jehovah’s Witness family blood transfusion, judge rules
A High Court judge has ruled that doctors can give a sick five-year-old girl from a Jehovah’s Witness family a blood transfusion.
Father who refuses to register son’s birth defends stance after judge’s ruling
A man who refuses to register his son’s birth because he does not want the state to control the youngster has defended
High Court hears of ‘genuine crisis’ in special educational needs funding
A “genuine crisis” in funding for young people with special educational needs could “blight their lives forever”, the High Court has heard.
Law ‘clarified’ in decisions when teenagers with learning disabilities turn 18
Lawyers have welcomed a ruling by a judge who was asked to consider whether parents should still decide what is best when
Revenge porn victims could get better protection in sexual abuse laws overhaul
Victims of revenge porn could be granted better protection as part of a possible overhaul of image-based sexual abuse laws, the Government
NHS recruitment and school funding ‘must be new PM’s first priorities’
School funding and NHS recruitment must be the first priorities of the new prime minister, according to a watchdog. The Public Accounts
Doctors can give girl from Jehovah’s Witness family blood transfusion, judge rules
A High Court judge has ruled that doctors can give a sick five-year-old girl from a Jehovah’s Witness family a blood transfusion.
CCG reports 12 deaths in Essex were due to rare bacterial infection
Twelve people have died of a rare bacterial infection that has spread in Essex, the NHS said. There have been 32 reported
Catholic mother of vulnerable woman in abortion dispute put faith in justice system
The mother of a pregnant mentally-ill woman who doctors thought should have an abortion had to put her faith in British justice,
Head of NHS England challenged on alleged ‘burial’ of child cancer services report
The head of NHS England has been challenged over a decision not to publish a report which revealed concerns about children’s cancer
New NHS data finds almost half of carers admit to feeling depressed
More than four in 10 carers feel depressed and the figure is rising, new NHS data shows. In 2018/19, 45.1% of carers
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Commonly-prescribed drugs could increase dementia risk according to new study
Commonly-prescribed drugs for depression, incontinence and Parkinson’s disease could increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Academics at the
Social workers from across Northern Ireland celebrate commitment to lifelong learning
Social Workers from across Northern Ireland celebrated their success and commitment to lifelong learning at the annual Professional in Practice awards hosted
Majority of children go into care having experienced significant abuse and neglect
A joint study by researchers at the Universities of York and Stirling has found that 90% of children in Scotland who go
Report: Social work teaching partnerships evaluation – Interim Report – Dept for Education
The social work teaching partnership programme was developed to transform the quality of education and experience received by social work students and
Toolkit: National Assessment and Accreditation System for social workers – Dept of Education
The Department of Education has produced a range of resources for National Assessment and Accreditation System (NAAS) leads, child and family social
Film launched at USW to help celebrate 100 years of Learning Disability Nursing
A film celebrating 100 Years of Learning Disability Nursing (LDN) has been launched at an event at the University of South Wales
Revenge porn victims could get better protection in sexual abuse laws overhaul
Victims of revenge porn could be granted better protection as part of a possible overhaul of image-based sexual abuse laws, the Government
Webwatch: New app to inform young with learning difficulties on sexual health and consent
CKUK Common Knowledge and Scottish Drug Forum have launched Be Safe Have Fun – the first sexual health and safety app developed
Webwatch: New app aims to dramatically improve communication for stroke survivors
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland has launched a new app that aims to dramatically improve the lives of people who have had
Webwatch: Funding boost for children’s social media advice service
Funding of £90,000 has been announced for a new advice package on the healthy use of social media and screen time. The
Webwatch: Children should be educated and empowered to deal with online abuse
Authorities cannot arrest their way out of the scourge of online child abuse, an expert has said. Rather than relying on the
New care approach allows prostate cancer patients to get test results online
Prostate cancer patients can avoid anxious waits to visit their doctor by seeing test results online as soon as they are available
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
The University of Westminster will be hosting a Volunteering and Work Experience fair on Wednesday 20 February to help students find specific
Minister helps launch home care company’s latest recruitment campaign
The Minister of State for Care has officially kicked off a home care company’s latest campaign to encourage more people to consider
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: Social work teaching partnerships evaluation – Interim Report – Dept for Education
The social work teaching partnership programme was developed to transform the quality of education and experience received by social work students and
Toolkit: National Assessment and Accreditation System for social workers – Dept of Education
The Department of Education has produced a range of resources for National Assessment and Accreditation System (NAAS) leads, child and family social
Resources: New guidance and assessment tool supporting community epilepsy care
The Epilepsy Nurses Association (ESNA) is this month launching new, best practice training guidelines for professional carers administering buccal (ormomucosal) midazolam for
Report: Learning from Significant Case Reviews – March 2015 to April 2018 – Care Inspectorate
This report presents the findings of a retrospective review by the Care Inspectorate of 25 significant case reviews (SCR) conducted in Scotland
Serious Case Review Report – Dylan Tiffin-Brown – Northamptonshire SCB
A Serious Case Review (SCR) is one of several reviews and audits undertaken within the learning and improvement framework established by a
Serious Case Review Report – Evelyn Rose-Muggleton – Northamptonshire SCB
The Northamptonshire Serious Case Review Sub Group took the decision on 17 May 2018 that, with reference to the requirements as set
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
Men more likely to ask for pay rise – and get a bigger increase, study finds
Men are less hesitant than women to ask their employer for a pay rise – and are more likely to receive a
Manchester homeless charity ‘blown away’ as rockers Metallica donate £40,000
Heavy metal group Metallica made a substantial donation to a Manchester-based homeless charity after playing a sold-out concert at the city’s Etihad
Charities issue complaint against ‘deliberately misleading’ DWP advertisements
A coalition of more than 80 disability charities has made an official complaint about “deliberately misleading” government adverts for Universal Credit. The
Charities ‘outraged’ as 300 asylum seekers face eviction in Serco lock-change plans
Charities have expressed “outrage” at news that around 300 asylum seekers are to be evicted from their current homes. Serco, which provides
NSPCC issue ‘unreserved apology’ after cutting ties with transgender model
A charity that cut ties with a transgender model just days after revealing her as the face of one of its campaigns
‘Toxic working environments’ compromising safeguarding at Oxfam, says report
Oxfam is blighted by “systemic failures” and “toxic working environments” in which safeguarding is compromised and bullies can act with virtual impunity,
Oxfam apologise for ‘shameful’ actions after damning Charity Commission report
Oxfam has apologised for its “shameful” actions after a report found allegations that staff working in disaster zones sexually abused children were
Report lays bare human cost of Government failure to address social care funding
The failure of successive governments to address long-term funding for adult social care puts thousands of old and disabled people at risk
Father who refuses to register son’s birth defends stance after judge’s ruling
A man who refuses to register his son’s birth because he does not want the state to control the youngster has defended
High Court hears of ‘genuine crisis’ in special educational needs funding
A “genuine crisis” in funding for young people with special educational needs could “blight their lives forever”, the High Court has heard.
Landmark case sees Government in court over special educational needs funding
Parents of children with special educational needs are bringing a landmark High Court challenge against the Government over funding cuts to local
Anorexic teenager can be moved to specialist unit against her wishes, says judge
An anorexic teenager whose weight has dropped to four-and-a-half stone can be taken from home against her wishes and moved to a
Inspectors find services for children and young people in Edinburgh performing well
Inspectors have identified key strengths in the way children and young people in need of care and protection are supported in Edinburgh.