Owner of children’s nursery chain jailed for £1m tax fraud
The owner of a chain of children’s nurseries who stole £950,000 from his employees – through money deducted from their salaries as tax and National Insurance – has been jailed
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NHS launch national review of deaths of people with learning disabilities
NHS England, the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) and the University of Bristol have announced the world’s first national programme to review premature deaths of people with learning disabilities. The
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NHS in jobs pledge for people with learning disabilities
NHS England Chief Executive Simon Stevens has thrown down a challenge to the health sector to open up suitable job opportunities to people with learning disabilities. To mark Learning Disability
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Welsh Gov publish results of mental health ward spot checks
A national report about the findings of a series of 22 unannounced spot checks to review care and conditions on older people’s mental health wards across Wales has been published.
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Minister announces compulsory registration of NI social care workers
Northern Ireland Health Minister Simon Hamilton has announced his intention to introduce compulsory registration for social care workers in domiciliary care and day care settings. Speaking at the Health and
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Scottish Autism recognised for organisational excellence
The charity Scottish Autism have been awarded a 3Star Recognised for Excellence (R4E) Award by Quality Scotland in recognition of their commitment to achieving organisational excellence and dedication towards continuous
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Inspectors complete fieldwork of adult services in Argyll and Bute
A team of specialist inspectors have concluded their fieldwork in a joint inspection of health and social care services across Argyll and Bute. The joint inspection is looking at how
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SSSC announce review of Social Service Codes of Practice
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) are carrying out a review of the Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers and Employers during 2015/16. Since the Codes were published in 2003, there
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Conference launch for Scotland’s new youth justice strategy
Scotland’s new strategy to prevent children and young people from offending has been announced by Justice Secretary Michael Matheson as latest figures show the number of under 18s in custody
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Blood protein may indicate risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at King’s College London have identified a single blood protein that may indicate the development of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) years before symptoms appear, a disorder that has been
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