‘Serious concerns’ raised at East Lothian care home
An East Lothian care home has been told to make urgent changes after “serious concerns” were raised at an inspection. The Care Inspectorate has served a formal “improvement notice” on
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Aberdeen private school to close amid child safety fears
The private school and nursery, which has been the subject of an investigation by Education Scotland, will not reopen on Monday. The Care Inspectorate had issued an improvement notice to
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Ceredigion residential home forced to close due to lack of staff
Ceredigion Council has announced that it is going to temporarily close Awel Deg Residential Home in Llandysul. As a result of problems in the staffing of the home the number
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Glasgow care workers look to extend strike action
Glasgow care workers have voted unanimously to escalate their action and intend to stage a further three 72-hour strikes starting in March. Following two 48-hour strikes in January, nearly 400
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Wrexham social care provider recognised for work with children
A social care provider has become the first in Wales to receive a major award for its work with children and young people. Prospects for Young People, based in Wrexham,
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Inspectorate looks to workforce and service users to volunteer
People with experience of care are being encouraged to help Scotland’s social care watchdog, the Care Inspectorate, carry out its work. The Care Inspectorate inspects and regulates more than 14,000
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MSPs approve new child legislation
Children will get more access to nursery provision, free school meals and increased care support as part of a wide-ranging legislation approved by MSPs last night. The Children and Young
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Unison workforce report slams state of home care standards
A new Unison Scotland survey of workers who look after the elderly and vulnerable in their own homes, lays bare the challenges and problems they experience. The majority of home
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Essex day nursery closed and woman arrested over childcare concerns
A nursery in Billericay, Essex, has been closed and a woman arrested after concerns over the treatment the children in its care. Essex Police is carrying out an investigation at
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Church of England Bishops demand action over welfare
Twenty-six bishops have written a letter condemning the Government’s “punitive” welfare reforms which they say have forced people into food and fuel poverty. In an open letter to the Daily
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