Watchdog’s ‘serious concerns’ over KCC social work
Children are at risk of harm due to inadequate and late assessments by Kent County Council’s social services team, Ofsted has warned.
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American social workers start work in Sussex
A GROUP of social workers from America have been getting to grips with life in England after being drafted in to help fill staffing shortages in the county’s social services department.
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Care jobs to be cut in Barnsley
JOBS in healthcare and social work are set to be slashed in Barnsley as part of multi-agency plans to cut a £5.5 million deficit in its budget.
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Social worker fined over housing fraud
A woman who illegally claimed benefits for nine years while owning a £500,000 property portfolio has been ordered to repay more than £110,000.
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Health Minister impressed by new Crosshouse service
HEALTH secretary Nicola Sturgeon visited Crosshouse Hospital to meet patients who are benefiting from a new style of treatment for long-term ailments.
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Bed factory’s disabled workers fear for ‘lifeline’ jobs
Council leaders were urged to look at the turnaround of Glencraft in Aberdeen for inspiration after announcing it was considering closing the Blindcraft factory in Peffermill to save £700,000.
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Perth care centre officially opens
A centre delivering care services for vulnerable children and their families was officially opened in Perth yesterday.
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Fears voiced over plans to cut hospital social workers
Children’s charities today warned the safety of vulnerable youngsters may be put at risk by proposals to cut the number of social workers in city hospitals by more than half.
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‘Thorough audit’ needed for autism carers
Autism carers are at “breaking point,” a leading charity says, calling on a Department of Health audit of families who are waiting for a carer’s assessment.
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Newport project to help families with addictions
FAMILIES in Newport in which a parent or parents has an alcohol or drug problem, will be targeted for help as part of an ambitious new support service.
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