Mark Smith is a lecturer in the School of Social and Political Studies at The University of Edinburgh and worked for almost 20 years in residential child care, latterly as principal for secure accommodation in Edinburgh…
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The 21st Century Review and me
Ruth Stark, Professional Officer for BASW Scotland discusses how the 21st Century Social Work Review will impact on practitioners…
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Jenny Graydon, CEO of GAMH on Social Care and Mental Health in the 21st Century
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The organisation and management of Glasgow’s health and social care services is changing. Care Appointments Scotland investigates Glasgow’s new Community Health and Social Care Partnerships (CHSCPs)…
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Sam Poddar, Chairman of Lambhill Court Ltd, argues that intermediate care lets people live independent lives and receive care in their own homes
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The Health Secretary has rejected claims patients will suffer because of the NHS cash crisis, after a hospital trust said it was cutting 1,000 jobs. Patricia Hewitt also denied that the raft of current NHS reforms had caused the present financial problems, adding that they would actually solve them.
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A new report published by Carers UK reveals that people who care for their elderly, sick or disabled relatives are being let down because public authorities are failing to implement the Human Rights Act. This is having serious, and potentially life-threatening, consequences.
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Glencoe is to lose its local hospital temporarily A Highland hospital is to close temporarily because it does not have enough staff. Ten patients are to be transferred from Glencoe Hospital to the Belhaven Ward at Belford Hospital in Fort William.
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Parents will get extra help in tackling their children’s poor behaviour or attendance at school, and encouraged to play a more effective role in supporting their teachers, Schools Minister Jacqui Smith confirmed today.
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Mutale Nyoni, Chair of the Care Council for Wales, has won an award in recognition of her work at BAWSO – Black and Asian Women Step Out.
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