New ways to support families and children across Angus
PARTNER agencies across Angus have launched a new range of visual aids to support children in challenging circumstances, and their families.
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Category: Care News
Bullying of disabled children rife in Scots schools, say experts
BULLYING of disabled children – including physical attacks and name-calling – is “prevalent” in Scottish education, a new report has warned.
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Scotland’s Care Accolades finalists announced
The search for the best social service projects, teams and organisations showcasing innovation, excellence and dedication in Scotland is nearly completed as the finalists are announced.
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I feared for lives of patients, says care home whistleblower
A former senior staff member at a Belfast care home has claimed patient neglect, dirty sinks and basic hygiene issues caused her to speak out after she feared patients’ lives were at risk.
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Care and dementia charities respond to Queen’s Speech
There has been more response to yesterday’s Queen’s Speech and the announcement of the England only, draft care and support bill.
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Leading article: Time is running out to reform social care
Tricky or not, the challenge is one to which politicians on both sides must rise
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Former nursery boss guilty of child sex charges
FORMER nursery boss Adrian Strong has been found guilty of sexual offences against children which date back more than 20 years.
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Does social work have to be stressful?
Pressure in the care sector is inevitable but stress isn’t, and professionals should support each other to counter its effects, by Dr Neil Thompson
BASW’s disappointment at HPC’s refusal to register social work students
BASW has responded to the decision of the Health Professions Council (HPC) to confirm its intention not to register student social workers by expressing its disappointment at a move the Association believes will undermine the protection of the public.
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Carers express concerns over new policy of ‘self-directed care’
Care providers from the public, private and voluntary sectors have all expressed “anxiety” about a “seismic shift” in the provision of care for vulnerable people, MSPs have heard.
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