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183 probes into care in Oldham after public complaints

By The Oldham Chronicle29th January 2013News England

THIRTEEN Oldham careworkers faced disciplinary action in 2011-12, and three were dismissed. The figures were revealed in Oldham Council’s adult social care services annual report.

Young people’s disabled services in Jersey ‘require attention’

By BBC29th January 20132nd November 2018News England

Some policies and services for young people in Jersey with physical or learning disabilities need to be improved, a charity said.

Investigation launched into prostitutes at a care home

By The Telegraph29th January 2013News England

An investigation has been launched after a care home ordered prostitutes for its disabled residents, claiming the therapeutic visits were fulfilling basic levels of care.

Childminders and nurseries can look after more children

By The Guardian29th January 20132nd November 2018News England

Rise from three to four pre-school children per staff member as restrictions on registered childminders also lifted

Royal Borough social worker replacement policy slammed

By The Windsor Observer29th January 2013News England

A SOCIAL worker has slammed the Royal Borough’s plans to replace employees with agency staff as the deadline for controversial new council contracts looms.

Baby P Sun libel case: social worker could recover legal costs

By The Guardian29th January 20132nd November 2018News England

Judges overturn ruling which disallowed an overrun in costs racked up in defamation action

Alzheimer’s Society project reaches out to BME communities in London

By Iain MacDonald29th January 2013News England

Alzheimer’s Society today launched its Connecting Communities project, focused on raising awareness of dementia within BME communities across eight London boroughs.