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Baby found dead in Manchester home was failed by authorities

By The Guardian2nd February 2011News England

Inquiry criticises care workers for failing to protect 13-month-old Alex Sutherland from his mother’s drinking and neglect

Taunton mental health unit criticised over patient care

By BBC2nd February 2011News England

A Taunton mental health unit where three people killed themselves last year has been criticised by a watchdog.

38,000 council workers facing a switch to NHS

By The Herald2nd February 2011News Scotland

TENS of thousands of council staff across Scotland will transfer to the NHS under a radical plan to look after the elderly which is being announced by ministers today.

Glasgow sees ‘significant fall’ in violent youth crime

By BBC2nd February 2011News Scotland

There has been a significant fall in the number of serious violent crimes committed by young people in Glasgow, according to the latest figures.

Fife Council paves the way for the privatisation of residential care homes

By The Courier2nd February 2011News Scotland

Fife Council has paved the way for the privatisation of all of its residential care homes in what opponents have described as “an affront to democracy.”

NI second highest in world mental health study

By U.TV2nd February 2011News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s rates of mental health disorders are among the highest in 17 regions and countries, new evidence has found, with the region coming second to America.

Closer ties between NHS and social work as free care costs rise soar

By The Scotsman2nd February 2011News Scotland

Health and social care services in Scotland will work closer together as the country faces soaring bills to look after its ageing population, the Scottish Government is expected to announce today.