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Haringey’s social services child inquiry ruled unlawful

By BBC14th March 2013News England

The parents of a girl have won damages over an “unlawful” decision by social services to investigate if their child was being ill-treated.

Industrial action to disrupt Northamptonshire social services

By The Northampton Chronicle14th March 2013News England

Nine out of 10 Unison members at Northamptonshire County Council, including social workers, are in favour of industrial action over changes to terms and conditions.

CHILDREN 1ST Borders service wins excellence award

By Iain MacDonald12th March 2013News Scotland

A CHILDREN 1ST domestic abuse service has won a prestigious award for its role in the Scottish Borders Pathway Project, a multi-agency partnership to support adults and children affected by domestic abuse.

Woman who beat addiction in line for national award

By The Scotsman12th March 2013News Scotland

A FORMER homeless drug addict who has worked to turn her life around is in line for a royal award at a glittering  ceremony.

Trust should not have disclosed abuse claims

By The Belfast Telegraph12th March 2013News Northern Ireland

A health trust breached a man’s right to privacy by disclosing unproven allegations that he sexually abused his sister, a High Court judge has ruled.

Sexually abusive girls rise prompts Barnardo’s study

By BBC12th March 2013News Wales

A significant increase in the number of girls who carry out sexual abuse being referred for help in Wales has led to pioneering research into the issue.