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Care Cuts Worry For Paralysed Alicia, 23

By The South Wales Echo20th March 2008News Wales

A WOMAN who is paralysed from the neck down fears she will be forced to live in a nursing home because of funding cutbacks in her care.

Grimsby Care Worker Stole From OAP

By This Is Grimsby20th March 2008News England

A CALLOUS care worker stole £2,000 from a vulnerable 72-year-old resident who put his trust in her.

Unions Demand 6% Pay Rise For Council Workers

By Society Guardian20th March 2008News England

Union leaders were locked in pay talks today aimed at facing down attempts to impose a pay cap on council workers, after warning of industrial unrest if their 6% claim is not met.

1,000 People Consulted Over Stoke-on-Trent Care Home Shake-Up

By This Is The Sentinal20th March 2008News England

More than 1,000 residents and hundreds of staff are being consulted over a multi-million pound shake-up of day centres in Stoke-on-Trent.

Woman ‘Critical’ After Suspected Arson Blaze At Care Home

By The Manchester Evening News20th March 2008News England

A WOMAN is in a critical condition after suspected arson at an old people’s home. The 58-year-old resident suffered severe burns in the fire at Park View home, in Clayton Hall Road, Clayton, early today.

Dementia Film Nominated For Bafta Award

By Craegmoor Healthcare20th March 2008News England

A documentary following a couple’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease has been nominated for a Bafta television award.

Perthshire Residents Win Retirement Home Row

By BBC20th March 2008News Scotland

A group of Perthshire residents have won the right to stay in their retirement homes.

Mean Council Cuts £2 Jobs For Disabled Workers

By The Daily Record20th March 2008News Scotland

A MEAN-MINDED council have cut a £2-a-week payment for people with learning difficulties – after blowing thousands of pounds on globetrotting junkets.

Scottish People At The Centre New Care Standards

By Julie Griffiths20th March 2008Engage

From next month (April), a new grading system for every care service in Scotland is to be introduced by the care regulator, the Care Commission. Care homes, child care services