‘1,000 appeals’ expected over probation jobs
Up to 1,000 probation officers are expected to appeal against jobs assigned to them under a shake-up of the rehabilitation service in England and Wales. A total of 119 of
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Medical records share plan delayed by six months
Controversial plans to share medical records will be delayed until later this year “to allow more time to build understanding of the benefits of using the information”, health officials have
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37 people investigated over North Wales child abuse claims
Operation Pallial, the investigation launched amid claims of historic sexual abuse at North Wales care homes, has so far identified 37 people who are being investigated as suspects. The National
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Private nursery given more time for improvements
An Aberdeen private school and nursery has asked for more time to comply with a call for improvement made by inspectors. The Care Inspectorate issued an improvement notice to the
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New health and social care watchdog launches in Haringey
Almost 100 people attended the launch of Healthwatch Haringey, an independent consumer body created to gather and represent the views of the public on health and social care services. It
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Teacher suspended at Ceara special needs school
A teacher at Ceara School has been suspended until a police investigation regarding the treatment of a child is complete. The teacher at the special needs school was suspended ‘without
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Council in U-turn on plans to close Asperger’s team
Nottinghamshire County Council has reversed plans to cut its Asperger’s team after an outcry from the public. The U-turn means the authority will continue to provide the service, which helps
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Dumfries and Galloway fostering service rated very good
A new report from the Care Inspectorate found that Dumfries and Galloway Council continues to provide a very good service to foster carers and children living in foster care. Inspectors
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Seven held following domestic abuse crackdown in Aberdeen
Seven people have been arrested during a police crackdown on the “cowardly” crime of domestic violence. A team of 12 extra officers helped local police as they carried out high-visibility
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Professor Iram Siraj to lead government childcare review
A leading academic has been tasked with heading up a review of the childcare workforce as part of “ambitious” Scottish Government plans to transform early learning. Professor Iram Siraj is
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