New website aims to support growing demand for care workers in Wales
Wales will need thousands more people to work in caring roles with adults and children by 2030 if it is to keep pace with the growing demand for care services
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Call to tackle ‘shocking levels’ of destitution experienced by people refused asylum
There are calls for more support for people refused asylum in Scotland, with many struggling to feed themselves, according to a new report. The Scottish Refugee Council said there were
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Concern over rise in drug-related deaths in Scotland prompts MPs investigation
MPs are to investigate in an attempt to address the record number of drug-related deaths in Scotland. Almost 1,000 people died in Scotland due to drug misuse according to the
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Controversial NHS Trust baby deaths panel disbanded over conflicts of interest
A review panel set up to look at the findings of an investigation into baby deaths at an NHS trust has been disbanded after concerns were raised over conflicts of
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Judge considers whether wealthy widow with dementia should get chance to go home
A judge has been asked to decide whether a wealthy widow who has dementia should be given the chance to leave a care facility and be looked after at home.
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Hate crime event hears from support worker tormented after losing her sight
A blind woman believed to have lost her sight after her drink was spiked has told how she was tormented by children when she went for a walk with a
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Westminster abuse inquiry aims to address ‘outstanding questions of public concern’
An inquiry into allegations of child sex abuse linked to Westminster is looking at “extremely serious issues” and aims to address “outstanding questions of public concern”, its opening day has
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Scots charities warn of ‘avoidable deaths’ if Brexit disrupts drug supplies
Scottish Government contingency plans for medicines in the event of a no-deal Brexit must be published in full to help avert the risk of “avoidable deaths”, four health charities have
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Child sex abuse inquiry to hear allegations about public figures in Westminster
The Westminster strand of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse is due to open on Monday. Public hearings into allegations of child sex abuse and exploitation involving public figures
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Benefits claimants with mental health issues face ‘unnecessary distress’
Excessive red tape in the benefits system is causing “unnecessary” distress for people living with mental health issues, a report argues. The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, which was
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