New guidance published on young carers services
Carers Trust has published a new guide aimed at helping commissioners to develop local services for young carers and their families.
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Just ten kids commit more than 800 crimes
A GROUP of just ten Scots children are behind more than 800 offences over two years, new figures show.
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Elderly ‘betrayed’ over social care
Elderly people have suffered “an abominable betrayal” over social care, a leading public health doctor has said.
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‘Pressure’ on staff in Fife criminal justice
FIFE CRIMINAL justice staff were put under “significant pressure” by a deluge of court orders.
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Former children’s officer arrested over child abuse claims
THE former head of a children’s charity and school is being investigated in connection with historic child sex abuse claims.
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Nursery worker sacked over care concerns
A WHISTLEBLOWER was sacked after raising concerns with social services about children’s safety and welfare at a York nursery, The Press can reveal.
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Kent, Hampshire and Buckinghamshire leaders call for care charge cap
The leaders of three county councils have written to the Prime Minister demanding the government implements a limit on charges for elderly care.
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Nottinghamshire Council votes on funding for specialist social work
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE county councillors will meet today to seek approval for permanent funding of £55,000 for social workers to support people who suffer substance abuse.
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Girl, 4, placed in foster home with suspected paedophile
A young girl was left in a foster home for a fortnight with a man accused of downloading child pornography in a case which the authorities have tried to cover up.
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Hospice teaches skills to care home workers
A Lancashire hospice is spreading its expert knowledge about end of life care further into the community through a training partnership with care homes.
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