The Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum (STAF) are carrying out a consultation with organisations across all sectors to better understand any issues and concerns raised by the Children and Young
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There are 2.9 million people aged 65 and over who feel they have no one to go to for help and support, a new Age UK survey finds. Of these,
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More than 40 centres which keep children in touch with separated parents have closed in the past 18 months following cuts in the legal aid budget, according to a new
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Ed Miliband has accused the coalition of failing people with mental health problems by making “false economies” in the NHS. Unveiling a report into the issue, the Labour leader said
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A social worker who was called a “Nazi” by a parking inspector embroiled in family court proceedings relating to his daughter has been criticised by a judge. Recorder Mary Lazarus
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Almost two out of five families with children are struggling to make ends meet and do not have enough money for a socially acceptable standard of living, according to a
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Detectives are investigating alleged injuries to three elderly residents of a care home that was shut after inspectors found it was “not safe”. Scotland Yard confirmed officers are working with
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A joint inspection of services for older people in Fife has highlighted areas of good performance and also made recommendations where further improvements can be made. The report, published today,
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The Duchess of Cambridge will learn about the world of fostering today when she meets carers and young people who have been fostered. Kate will travel to the offices of
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More than 300,000 parents have not returned to work because of the UK’s “ineffective” childcare policies, a new report has claimed. One in four unemployed mothers wanted to work, but
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