Launch of mental health support service for Islands
A new support service has been launched to help people with mental health issues in the Uists and Benbecula.
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Llanrwst care boss gets gold award for 40 years service
THE tireless dedication and vision of a caring boss has been recognised with a national award.
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Cash boost fails to help at-risk kids
Children in care are leaving the support network too early, MSPs have been told. Social work officials also told the Scottish Parliament Public Audit Committee that despite a massive increase in spending, children are not being looked after any better.
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Concerns growing over care agency facing investigation
A disabled man has hit out at a care firm embroiled in a council investigation.
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Social Work Practices extended to adult care
Social Work Practices, which have been piloted successfully in children’s services are being extended to adult care. The Practices are made up from independent social workers who are contracted to local authorities.
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Human rights inquiry into home care
An inquiry has been launched into the human rights of older people receiving home-based care.
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Slough slashes foster carer pay by up to half
Slough Borough Council’s cabinet has agreed to cut the amount foster carers receive by up to 50 per cent, from 15 November.
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Five Berkshire day centres to close and 140 jobs cut
FIVE day centres in West Berkshire which care for elderly and vulnerable people are to be shut by West Berkshire Council as it seeks to redress a brutal cut to its budget.
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70% rise in dementia cases predicted by 2033
The number of elderly people with dementia in the UK is set to rise by 70% over the next 20 years, according to a recently released report.
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MPs deliver scathing verdict on Cafcass
The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) has been branded as “not fit for purpose” by MPs for its handling of a surge in demand following the Baby Peter scandal.
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