Care Institutions Criticised Over Standards
Two private care institutions were criticised yesterday by a watchdog for failing to meet government standards.
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Two private care institutions were criticised yesterday by a watchdog for failing to meet government standards.
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New guidance on services for people with autism has been published by the Scottish Government.
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The closure of Glasgow’s “warehouse” style homeless hostels marks a new beginning for homelessness services in the city, Communities Minister Stewart Maxwell said today.
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The two boys and a girl were forced into young offenders’ institutions, which normally house adults aged 16 to 21, following the closure of the country’s biggest secure unit for children after a weekend riot.
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Tough new checks on people who want to work with children and vulnerable adults are to be introduced in Northern Ireland.
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Care homes for the elderly should discourage Christian workers who do not believe in gay rights, say inspectors.
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The “chemical cosh” antipsychotic drugs that are widely prescribed for people with Alzheimer’s disease in nursing homes do more harm than good, according to a study published today.
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More than 23,000 elderly people with Alzheimer’s could be dying prematurely in care homes each year after being given drugs to keep them quiet, a report claims today.
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A Care home has closed its doors to new residents because of a virus outbreak. The North Lincolnshire Council-run De Lacy House in Winterton made its decision yesterday after a sixth person fell ill.
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New measures have been announced to ensure that older people are protected in the care system.
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