New resource re-imagines Scottish social work in 2025
Social services in Scotland will not exist in 2025, according to a scenario published today at a special launch event at the Scottish Parliament. The ‘New Normal’ scenario, set in
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New steps to improve how Welsh NHS handles complaints
Action is being taken to improve the way the NHS in Wales deals with complaints, Health and Social Services Minister Mark Drakeford announced today. Progress has been made in response
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Vale of Leven C.Diff inquiry reveals systemic failures
The Vale of Leven Hospital Inquiry has revealed that serious personal and systemic failures contributed to the deaths of 34 patients from Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). The Inquiry, chaired by
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Specialist school fined following death of vulnerable teen
A children’s care home owner has been fined £2,400 following the death of a 15-year-old in its care. Hillcrest Care Ltd admitted employing insufficiently experienced staff at Pentwyn School, near
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Rolf Harris prosecutor to lead St Helena child abuse probe
The prosecutor in the trial of Rolf Harris will lead an inquiry into allegations that two Government departments were involved in a conspiracy to cover up child abuse. Foreign Secretary
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Clare’s Law pilot schemes to begin next week
Scotland’s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has welcomed the imminent introduction of a landmark pilot scheme that allows women and men to access information on their new partners’ offending history. From
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Northern Ireland health survey report published
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has published its ‘Health Survey Northern Ireland: First Results 2013/14’ report. The Health Survey Northern Ireland is conducted annually and covers
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NHS staff in Wales agree two-year pay deal
A deal to end a long-running row over health workers’ pay has been agreed in Wales. The Welsh Government said unions have accepted a two-year deal. Health workers in England
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CQC unveil new inspection plans for mental health trusts
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published information on every Mental Health NHS trust in England to show the public how it decides which services it will inspect next and
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Judge backs social services bid to keep six men away from girls
Six men have been ordered to stay away from girls after social services bosses in Birmingham took “innovative” legal action in a bid to protect vulnerable children who may be
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