Shocking toll of abuse revealed by Clare’s Law
The abusive pasts of more than 1,300 violent partners have been revealed under a scheme rolled out nationally less than a year ago, figures obtained by the Press Association have
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Around 1 in 10 older people ‘chronically lonely’
Around a million older people termed ‘chronically lonely’ at any given time in the UK. Around a million (10%) older people are termed ‘chronically lonely’ at any given time in
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Care agency in the spotlight over jobseeker payments
The BBC is to highlight the plight of low-paid care workers and their journey to find employment through a care agency, HCA Professionals. They Inside Out London programme, presented by
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Families criticise CQC over Surrey homes closures
The families of two frail and elderly pensioners who died after being urgently moved from “appalling” care homes have criticised the Government’s watchdog for the rushed closures. Alfred Dodd, 85,
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West Midlands social worker cautioned for neglect-child cruelty
Social worker Mrs Tsitsi Nhevera has been suspended from The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Register for a period of 12 months after receiving a caution from West Midlands
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Investigation launched into care home minibus death
Police have launched an investigation after a woman was crushed by a runaway minibus in the car park of her care home in South Lanarkshire. Margaret Jack, 71, was struck
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Pontypridd care home manager struck off register
An adult care home manager has been struck off the Register of Social Care Workers for making offensive comments to a vulnerable resident in her care. Patricia Thomas, formerly employed
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CQC launch consultation on substance misuse services in England
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is asking people for their views on proposed plans for inspecting and rating substance misuse services across England. Specialist substance misuse services for people who
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Union critical over frozen meals plan for elderly
The GMB union has voiced its concern over a Northern Ireland health and social care trusts plans to replace daily meals for the elderly with frozen meals. The union is
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Judge dismisses legal challenge to named guardians
A judge at the Court of Session in Edinbrugh has dismissed a legal challenge against Scottish government over proposals to appoint a “named person” for every child under 18. The
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