Cornwall’s ‘inadequate’ children’s services updated
Child protection services in Cornwall have been updated after the service was branded “inadequate” by Ofsted.
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Baby P social workers lose appeal
Two of Baby P’s social workers have lost an appeal against an employment tribunal ruling that they were fairly sacked.
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Impact of ageing population probed
An inquiry into the economic and social impact of the ageing population has been launched by a Holyrood committee.
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IRISS launch new Social Assets in Action project
IRISS have launched their new ‘Social Assets in Action’ project in East Dunbartonshire.
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Social changes blamed for huge rise in Dundee children needing council care
An erosion of social values and an increase in family break-ups are being blamed for the record high number of Dundee children in council care.
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Outcry at plans to reveal past convictions to juries
JUDGES and jurors in Scotland will be able to hear evidence of an accused’s previous convictions and “bad character” under proposals by a panel that advises the Scottish Government on new legislation.
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Ignore the dementia care challenge and pay the price
By 2051, 60,000 people will suffer from dementia. The Assembly must look seriously at the provision of elderly care, says Kathryn Johnston
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Care home is saved from axe after fresh talks
A LLANELLI care home facing the axe has won a reprieve following fresh negotiations between its bosses and fire chiefs.
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Mencap finds local authorities failing to consult effectively
Local authorities are failing to properly consult people with learning disabilities on changes to day services, new research from charity Mencap has indicated.
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Surrey creates care version of Buy With Confidence scheme
Older and disabled people can now avoid the cowboys and find care firms they can trust to provide support at home thanks to a Surrey County Council scheme.
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