Ex-care minister in call for old age commissioner
Former care minister Paul Burstow has called for the creation of an older people’s commissioner in England to represent the views of pensioners to government and encourage ministers to do
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Norfolk home care: Care UK Broadland brings in staff
A care provider criticised since taking over services in an area of Norfolk has brought in staff from around the UK in an attempt to improve standards. Care UK took
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Shock report reveals hundreds of adults abused in own home
MORE than 1,300 cases of adult abuse have been reported in Worcestershire over the past year, it has emerged. In many cases, the abuse is perpetrated by the victim’s close
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Lissue House comes under investigation
Lissue Children’s Unit is to be investigated by the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry. Last month it was revealed that of the 355 individuals who have applied to speak to the
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The Rowan SARC centre opens to the public
The Health Minister, Justice Minister and Chief Constable have officially launched The Rowan in Antrim – Northern Ireland’s only regional Sexual Assault Referral Centre. The Rowan offers a range of
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SSSC urge workforce to act on compulsory registration
As more parts of the SSSC Register are becoming compulsory the SSSC are encouraging everyone eligible for registration to apply as soon as possible to avoid the rush and ensure
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Cornerstone appoints new HR director
Leading Scottish social care charity, Cornerstone, has appointed Mairi Martin as its new Director of Human Resources and Learning and Development. Mairi was previously the Executive Director for Resources at
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‘Keeping it Personal’ project: Invitation to participate
Are you interested in working across health and social care to improve person-centred care for people with long-term conditions? IRISS is looking for two partnerships to work with us
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More support for care leavers urged by children’s charities
Young people who have been in care in Scotland should be given more support in early adulthood, according to children’s charities. The Children and Young People Bill currently going through
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Inquest into 19 West Sussex care home deaths
An inquest is due to begin into the unexplained deaths of 19 elderly residents who were staying at a care home in West Sussex. The now-defunct Orchid View nursing home
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