Welsh care workers urged to test new language pilot
The Care Council for Wales (CCW) has launched a new set of resources to encourage better use of the Welsh language in delivering care. The ‘Use your Welsh’ resources are
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Helensburgh care home fined as resident dies in accident
Cairndhu House Nursing Home has been fined £8,000 after the death of an elderly resident who became trapped between her mattress and a bed rail. Marjory Black, 85, had fallen
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Age UK report claims 870,000 older people denied crucial social care
New research from Age UK reveals that 870,000 older people between 65 and 89 now have unmet needs for social care. The research uncovers the fact that nearly a third
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Children’s mental health services ‘totally unacceptable’, LGA
Children’s mental health services urgently need a complete overhaul if young people are to receive better support and care, council leaders have warned. The Local Government Association, which represents over
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Report claims youth work is in crisis due to government cuts
More than 2000 youth workers have been axed and 350 youth centres closed since 2012 as a direct result of Coalition Government cuts, a new report by UNISON has found. The
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Care home nurse faces NMC tribunal over medication mix-up
A senior care home nurse is to face a Nursing and Midwifery Council(NMC) conduct and competence committee relating the death of an elderly woman who died two days after being
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New report finds families struggling with costs of raising children
The cost of bringing up children has soared in the last year, leaving families on the minimum wage 18 per cent short of the basic amount needed to live on.
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Diabetes drugs costing primary care £2.2M every day
A new report from the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) has revealed that £2.2 million is spent every day on diabetes drugs in primary care – the equivalent
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Over 12,000 using Northern Ireland social care apps
More than 12,000 individuals are making use of four free mobile apps launched by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) earlier this year. The free mobile apps were created
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Counsellor study reveals majority enjoying good-quality relationships
Relate and Relationships Scotland have published The Way We Are Now, a major study of the UK’s couple, family, friend, and work relationships. The study presents the results of a
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