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Young adults’ challenge for children’s hospice group

By The Herald3rd September 2010News Scotland

The Children’s Hospice Association Scotland has been helping sick and disabled children for 18 years, but is facing a major new problem.

Social work overhaul pays dividends in Aberdeen

By The Press & Journal3rd September 2010News Scotland

The number of youngsters on the at-risk register in Aberdeen has plunged to its lowest level for a decade, it emerged last night.

IRISS announce details of their Annual Forum 2010

By Iain MacDonald3rd September 2010News Scotland

IRISS have announced details of their first Annual Forum – ‘a full-day event providing creative solutions and practical ideas to support Scotland’s social services in these challenging times.’

Man’s suicide after killing former partner in Bridgend

By BBC3rd September 2010News Wales

A nurse found dead at her Bridgend home was unlawfully killed by her former partner, a coroner has ruled.

Shoesmith gets permission to appeal High Court ruling

By Children & Young People Now3rd September 2010News England

Former director of children’s services at Haringey Council Sharon Shoesmith has been given leave to appeal against a High Court ruling that upheld the decision to sack her in the wake of the Baby Peter case.

Charter for mental health support launched in Liverpool

By Click Liverpool3rd September 2010News England

More than 100 mental health service users came together at Queen’s Square, Liverpool, to produce and launch a Charter outlining their views on the service to the city council.

Care home manger found guilty of misconduct

By WalesOnline2nd September 2010News Wales

A CARE home manager left staff’s national insurance contributions unpaid while running up a £2,000 bill on the home’s credit card, a Nursing and Midwifery Council hearing has been told.

New mental health unit for women opens in Flintshire

By BBC2nd September 2010News Wales

A 24-bed mental health hospital for women is to be officially opened in Flintshire. Delfryn Lodge in Mold aims to provide a safe place for women to undergo rehabilitation before being integrated back into society.

Government inspectors praise adult care in Cheshire East

By The Crewe Chronicle2nd September 2010News England

STANDARDS of care for adults in Cheshire East are among the highest in the country, government inspectors claim – despite an ongoing police investigation into a Crewe home.