Serious case review recommendations too confusing, claims study
Local safeguarding children boards (LSCB) have been criticised for the poor quality of their serious case reviews (SCR) into child deaths and abuse.
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Ofsted brands one in four councils inadequate on safeguarding
One in four councils has “inadequate” safeguarding children’s services, according to latest figures from Ofsted.
Nottinghamshire County Council care home sales are confirmed
THE SALE of six county council care homes to the private sector has been confirmed after councillors voted in favour of the idea.
Whistleblowers claim Wirral Council operated ‘illegal’ delay on care
TWO “whistleblowers” last night claimed Wirral Council social services department operated an “illegal” delay in providing care to vulnerable people.
Fears for York care work jobs
A MAJOR shake-up of home support services for York’s older and vulnerable people is under way putting jobs at risk.
Is Britain doing its best for children in care?
The number of children adopted and given new homes has fallen again, partly because of the delays, caution and prejudices built into the system.
First 250 Southern Cross homes transferred
A third of Southern Cross care homes have been transferred to new operators, the company has announced.
Closed Swanage care home brought back to life
A Swanage care home that closed amid a wave of protest will reopen for the town’s elderly, it has been announced.
Hillingdon spends £1.4m on social worker crisis
A SOCIAL worker recruitment crisis has led to Hillingdon Council spending £1.4 million on employing 15 agency staff over the past two years.
Labour accused of £400k care home delay
LABOUR councillors have been accused of costing council taxpayers more than £400,000 by delaying the start of the contract handing the running of care homes to a private company.
