New charities utilities proposal unveiled
New charities on lower incomes may no longer have to pay water and sewerage charges, according to a proposal by the Scottish Government. A consultation has been launched on whether
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Big Lottery Fund launches £75m mental health programme
The Big Lottery Fund has launched a £75m programme aimed at helping children at risk of developing long-term mental health issues. The HeadStart funding will be focused on 12 already
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Launch of the first free 24 hour helpline for older people
A free 24-hour dedicated helpline for older people across the UK has been launched aiming to combat loneliness in the over-65s. The Silver Line provides friendship, information and advice through
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Care sector abuse of minimum wage rules
Care sector workers are in line for nearly £340,000 in back pay as a result of investigations by HMRC. More than 2,400 workers in the care sector were underpaid the
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ENRICH dementia care home project launched
The ENRICH project to increase dementia research in Care Homes in Scotland was launched at a care homes conference in Glasgow on last week. The project will provide support for
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Falkirk Women’s Aid establishes new support service
A new service will provide valuable support to everyone at high risk of domestic abuse in the Falkirk area. For over 30 years, Falkirk and District Women’s Aid has helped
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Care costs ‘unknown’ to Londoners
Three in five Londoners incorrectly believe they won’t have to pay anything towards the costs of their old-age care, according to a recent poll commissioned by London Councils. Government reforms,
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Care worker struck off after abuse of dementia sufferer
A care worker who barricaded a frail dementia sufferer in a room before allowing her to fall to the ground has been struck off. Margaret Stewart then stood over the
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Social worker jailed for thefts in King’s Lynn
A social services worker who stole £19,000 from colleagues in Lynn in three months has been jailed for 16 months. Miranda Napper, 33, a former assistant team manager, was sentenced
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Health and social care must merge, says Wales ombudsman Peter Tyndall
The way health and social care is delivered outside hospital must be radically transformed, a watchdog says. Public Services Ombudsman Peter Tyndall said the system is too complex and wants
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