Child poverty falling faster in Scotland than south of Border
CHILD poverty is falling in Scotland and at a faster rate than south of the Border, according to new figures.
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Category: Care News
Dumfries care home criticised by inspectors
A NURSING home where a 90-year-old woman was left for two days with an untreated broken hip has been handed another critical inspection.
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Sutherland councillor insists Beachview centre will remain open
A Sutherland councillor has moved to calm fears over the future of Beachview, the day care centre in Brora for adults with learning disabilities.
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Shock at nursery’s sudden closure on Inverclyde
A GOUROCK nursery has closed down without warning – leaving parents without childcare and staff without jobs.
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Social work party sparks anger
A DISABLED woman facing a huge hike in care charges has slammed plans for a social work celebration party.
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Southern Cross care homes in Scotland get new operator
The founder of Four Seasons Health Care is looking to take over former Southern Cross care homes from landlords, following the collapse of the UK’s largest operator.
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Fears over care home deal
AN industry magnate’s bid for 11 care homes run by Southern Cross has confirmed fears of “cherry-picking” from the stricken company.
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Minister to launch abuse help DVD
A NEW DVD will be launched by Health and Social Services Minister Lesley Griffiths AM this week.
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Blaenau Gwent MP blasts Southern Cross care boss
BLAENAU Gwent’s MP criticised the boss of collapsed care home provider Southern Cross for cancelling a meeting with politicians.
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‘Delay merger of social services’ – councillor’s plea
A CAERPHILLY councillor is calling on the authority’s leader to delay plans to share the running of its social services with Blaenau Gwent council pending the outcome of a Wales Audit Office investigation.
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