The social security system is failing to provide a safety net to stop people falling into severe poverty, a report by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has found. It uncovered sharp
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Vulnerable girls at a “toxic and destructive” Church of England children’s home were drugged and sexually and physically abused over nearly 20 years, a report has revealed. Revelations of sexual
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New research shows that 67% of unemployed 17-19 year olds in Newcastle come from the 25% of 17-19 year olds who have had multiple contacts with children’s social care. An
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People from the EU who work in the health and social care sectors in Wales make a huge contribution to our communities and are extremely valued members of staff. This
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Pregnancy multivitamins are a waste of money, researchers have concluded. A review found “no evidence” that multivitamins result in better health for a mother or her baby and were an
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Three children should be taken from the care of a woman who is facing jail after admitting conspiring to supply around £800,000 worth of amphetamines, a family court judge has
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A pensioner has admitted shooting dead his wife of 50 years at a care home just days after Christmas. Ronald King, 87, denied murdering Rita King, 81, whose severe dementia
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A woman who used an electric dog collar on a toddler during a “cruel” catalogue of abuse has been jailed for three years and four months. Lanna Monaghan had acquired
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The Care Quality Commission has found the quality of care provided by Seckford Almshouses to be Outstanding overall following an inspection carried out in March. Seckford AlmsHouses is registered as
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A leading provider of housing support is celebrating after receiving a five-star review of it’s North-east service from the Care Inspectorate. Blackwood’s North Support Services, in Aberdeen, recently underwent an
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