Most care workers cannot afford to take time off sick, survey shows
Nine out of 10 care workers cannot afford to take time off sick, research suggests. A survey by the GMB union found that two in five would not even take
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Woman, 31, in court charged with attempting to murder two children
A 31-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of two young children. Rhonda Micetich is alleged to have entered the water with the two children near
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Ofsted chief challenged over inspections leaving people ‘in tears’
The head of the schools watchdog has been challenged over the impact of inspections on schools and local authorities, which have left people “in tears”, as she repeated her sadness
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Headteacher’s GP tells inquest Ofsted inspection contributed to her death
Headteacher Ruth Perry’s GP has said that the Ofsted inspection of her school contributed to her death. Ms Perry’s family say she took her own life after a report from
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Matt Hancock admits protective ring around care homes was not ‘unbroken circle’
Matt Hancock has admitted the so-called protective ring he said had been put around care homes early in the coronavirus pandemic was not an unbroken one, as he insisted he
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Matt Hancock bemoans ‘toxic culture’ and ‘deep unpleasantness’ at heart of Government
Matt Hancock has defended his record as health secretary, hitting out at a “toxic culture” and “deep unpleasantness” at the heart of Government during the pandemic. The former minister (pictured)
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Hancock denies wanting to decide who should live or die during pandemic
Matt Hancock has hit back at claims he wanted to decide “who should live and who should die” if hospitals became overwhelmed by coronavirus patients. The accusation was made at
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Norovirus levels ‘much higher’ in England than last year, with hundreds in hospital
Norovirus levels in England are “much higher” than last year, with hundreds of patients in hospital with symptoms, figures show. It comes amid evidence that winter pressures on the NHS
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Avoidable deaths of people with learning disabilities still above general public
Care and outcomes for people with learning disabilities are still often below acceptable standards compared with the general population, a report into avoidable deaths has concluded. The proportion of such
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Nottingham City Council issues Section 114 notice over £23m budget deficit
Nottingham City Council has become the latest local authority to issue a Section 114 notice, blaming its financial problems on real-terms cuts in Government funding and rising demand for services.
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