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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Priest jailed over historic abuse at Hounslow children’s home
A “voyeuristic” Catholic priest has been jailed for three years for sexually abusing a vulnerable teenage boy at a children’s home. Father Anthony McSweeney, 68, preyed on the youngster while
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NHS needs smaller workforce to improve efficiency, think tank
The NHS would be more efficient if it had a smaller workforce, a think-tank has suggested. Reform said that as around half the health service’s budget is spent on staffing,
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ONS report explores care quality received by bereaved families
One in 10 people suffering a bereavement rated the care their friend or relative had received in the last three months of their life as “poor”, according to newly-released data.
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