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Council told to ‘explain’ social work fine ruling

By The Evening Times18th January 2011News Scotland

A council has received a slap on the wrist over the way it handled a complaint at a social work review meeting.

BASW Cymru launches manifesto ahead of Assembly elections

By BASW18th January 2011News Wales

BASW Cymru is calling on the Welsh Assembly to join forces with it on a Social Work Bill that would promote the ‘most neglected and least understood profession in the UK’.

Carers in Highlands to be offered respite ‘menu’

By BBC18th January 2011News Scotland

Parents in the Highlands requiring respite care for their disabled children could be given clearer information on the help available.

Wrexham mum’s foster care probe nightmare

By The Leader18th January 2011News Wales

THE mother of a four-year-old girl says she has endured a living hell after an administration blunder led officials to believe her daughter had previously been in foster care.

Haut de la Garenne abuser Morag Jordan ‘harassed’ council staff

By The Courier18th January 2011News Scotland

Convicted child abuser Morag Jordan was the subject of at least two harassment complaints while working with Angus Council, The Courier can reveal.

“Excellent” report should be part of Munro review

By BASW18th January 2011News England

BASW’s chief executive has urged Barnardo’s to submit its hard-hitting report on sexual grooming to the Munro enquiry into child protection.

Voluntary Sector Development Fund grant award announcement

By VSSSWU18th January 2011News Scotland

Voluntary care organisations across Scotland are to receive a share of £1 million from the Scottish Government to boost staff training and development.

Senior clinicians warn reforms could reduce quality of care

By Iain MacDonald18th January 2011News England

The coalition Government is all set to publish its Health and Social Care Bill later this week, which would see the biggest transformation of the NHS in its six decade long history.