Equal Partners in Care learning and sharing events
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) invite you to take part in one of the Equal Partners in Care (EPiC) practice learning and sharing
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Category: Care News
Enhanced rights for older people in Wales move a step closer
The Welsh Government has, on Human Rights Day, announced its plans for a public consultation on proposals for a Declaration of the Rights of Older People. The Declaration of the
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Call on a new strategy for alcohol consumption
Associations and charities are calling on the Government to implement a new alcohol strategy to minimise the harm on the most vulnerable in society. “Individuals, families and communities are suffering
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Scottish human rights ‘action plan’ launched
An action plan for human rights has been launched in Scotland, in a move described as a first for the UK. The document, published today, sets out “key commitments” from
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Safeguarding audit shows 870 complaints & ‘substantial’ abuse
An audit of how the Catholic order the Christian Brothers dealt with abuse allegations has found only 12 brothers were convicted of crimes between 1975 and today. A review of
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Kent County Council confirms closure of 12 children’s centres
Kent County Council has confirmed that the axe will fall on twelve of the county’s children’s centres and further twenty see their hours cut. For those that will close, services
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Reports reveal the poorest pay the price for austerity
The number of public sector workers on low wages doubles to more than one million, with women and part-time staff disproportionately affected by squeeze on incomes. The biggest drop in
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New director for community health and social care in the Shetlands
A joint panel comprising NHS Shetland board members and Shetland Islands Council (SIC) councillors has appointed Simon Bokor-Ingram to a new post of director of community health and social care.
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Redesign of homecare services in the Western Isles
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are to undertake a pre-consultation on the redesign of Homecare Services. Homecare services operate across all areas of the Western Isles and provide support to around
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Rochdale child sex exploitation: Inquiry to begin
An inquiry into child sexual exploitation is to be held to assess improvements in protecting youngsters since the Rochdale grooming case. Greater Manchester’s Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd announced
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