Three quarters of MPs support ring-fencing adult social care funding
Three quarters of MPs agree that adult social care funding from government should be protected in a similar way to the NHS for the next five years, according to a
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Elderly and homeless could be victims of ‘bizarre’ new council laws
A new law which allows councils to ban activities in public spaces is leading to “bizarre new criminal offences”, campaigners against heavy regulation have said – despite public approval for
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Zero-hours staff reveal fears over speaking out on rights
Workers on zero-hours contracts and irregular hours are afraid to speak out about their rights for fear of losing their job, a new report has revealed. A study by Citizens
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Over one in ten children involved in sexually explicit videos, NSPCC
More than one in 10 children (12%) aged 12 to 13 have made or been part of a sexually explicit video, according to new research. Nearly one in 10 (9%)
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Half of teachers report increase in pupil mental health issues
Teachers are seeing more pupils in the classroom with mental health issues, according to a poll. It reveals that half of teachers have seen an increase in youngsters dealing with
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Wigan social worker struck off over multiple failings
Social worker Shaun Woosey has been struck off the the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Register on the grounds of misconduct after serious failings over a protracted period put
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Lack of progress on learning disabilities ‘indefensible’
Too many children and adults are continuing to go into mental health hospitals and stay there unnecessarily despite the Government promising to change this in light of the Winterbourne View
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Caring qualities more important than gender for vulnerable men
A new report has established that personal qualities are more important than gender in support services for vulnerable young men. Commitment, consistency and the ability to form relationships of mutual
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IPCC investigate major child abuse cover-up involving MPs, judges, entertainers, police and clergy
Three new investigations into claims corrupt police officers covered up allegations relating to a VIP child sex abuse ring have been launched. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said it
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Care worker training change urged after care home fall death
The son of a 100-year-old great grandmother who died after falling out of a body sling that her two carers were not trained to use called on the Government and
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