Council slams Scope Cymru report over disability provision
BRIDGEND council has slammed a report which claimed the borough is among the three worst areas in Wales to cope with cuts to disability allowances.
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Another Southern Cross ‘unlikely’ says Ronald Mair
The collapse of care home operator Southern Cross is “not a scenario” that would apply to the majority of care providers in Scotland, the national body for the industry has said.
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Couple jailed for harassing Gwynedd social worker
A COUPLE who harassed a social worker have been jailed. Gethin Wyn Williams, 43, of Pont y Waun, Waunfawr was jailed for 15 months and his partner, Sally Victoria Jensen,
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Aberavon nursing home acts on claims
AN Aberavon nursing home has suspended a member of staff over allegations of mistreatment of a patient.
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Number of looked after children in Wales rises by 20% in last five years
There were 5,419 looked after children in Wales on 31 March 2011, according to latest figures issued by the Wesh Assembly Government.
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Report calls for more failing care home protection
More needs to be done to protect people from failing care services in England, a report says.
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‘Damning’ social care report prompts Poole council review
A “damning” report on changes to social care in Poole which left residents feeling “betrayed” has led to a review by the council.
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Leicester City Council suspends director
Leicester City Council has confirmed that one of its six directors has been suspended on full pay. The authority has not confirmed the director’s name or given a reason why.
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Northampton social worker denies raping boy in his care
A SOCIAL worker has told a jury there is no truth in allegations he raped and sexually assaulted a child in his care.
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Council praised by charity Scope for ‘coping’ with social services cuts
A charity has praised the council for protecting front-line social services in the face of a shrinking budget, but Merton’s leader has warned this could be about to change with more cuts to come.
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