Concern over future of Horsham respite home
A council committee has raise concern about the future of a Horsham residential home used for short breaks for children who have complex health needs.
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Wakefield Council could increase charges for social care
CHARGES could be increased for social care services as Wakefield Council works to save money.
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Social workers should ‘give priority to children’s views’
Social workers should give more priority to the views of children when dealing with parents with mental health and substance misuse problems, according to a new inspection report.
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New campaing urges child protection from sexual abuse
A campaign that aims to keep the spotlight on the issue of child sexual abuse has been launched by CHILDREN 1ST.
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ChildLine seeks 200 volunteers for primary school initiative
A CHILDREN’S charity is searching for 200 volunteers as it plans to visit every primary school in Scotland to promote safety and raise awareness of issues such as bullying and abuse.
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Domestic abuse and racism sees 10% rise in Scotland despite overall crime reduction
RACIST incidents have risen by 10 per cent in Scotland, despite crime being at a 37-year low, new figures have revealed.
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Poots’ £2m lifeline to NI Hospice
Dilapidated north Belfast hospice, Somerton House, is one step closer to redevelopment, following an apparent pledge of £2m from Health Minster, Edwin Poots.
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McDonalds staff helping to pioneer council suicide prevention strategy
North Lanarkshire council has forged links with fast food staff to help reduce the rate of suicides in Scotland
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Care home nurse is struck off
A NURSE, who worked at an Amman Valley care home, has been struck off — after claiming complaints made against him were due to a rejected social invite.
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Sexual crimes medical unit opened in Livingston
A specialist medical unit for victims of sexual crime has been opened, a move which police hope will help improve confidence in reporting offences.
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