Report reveals ‘good progress’ on end of life care
End of life care is improving, but more needs to be done to ensure patients receive the best possible care in the setting of their choice, a report has found.
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Criticism of social services over the Randalls’ case is ‘unfair’
A senior county councillor has warned there is a danger social workers are being demonised following the publication of the Serious Case Review into the deaths of Jean and Derrick Randall.
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Head of children services at Derby City Council suspended
A senior officer at Derby City Council in charge of social services and education has been suspended from her post, it has been confirmed.
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South Tyneside carer stole thousands from OAPs
A TRUSTED carer at a South Tyneside care home stole thousands of pounds from elderly people she was meant to be looking after.
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Disasters ‘especially hard on people with learning disabilities’
People who have learning disabilities or mental health problems have more problems coping with disasters, new research suggests.
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Sturgeon officially opens Renfrew health and social work centre
A HARD-fought campaign to build a new health centre came to an end when Scotland’s health secretary officially opened its doors.
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Aberdeen social work boss accused of attacking woman
AN ABERDEEN social work boss is facing trial accused of assaulting a woman twice in two separate incidents, the Evening Express can reveal.
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Developer sought for £7m Aberdeenshire ‘care village’
Aberdeenshire Council has begun searching for a developer to build a £7million “care village” in a north-east town.
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Future of two Highland care homes assured
ELDERLY residents living in Grant House and the Wade Centre have finally been given assurances by Highland Council they can remain in their present homes for a long time to come.
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Angus Council social work given volunteers warning
Angus Council’s social work and health committee has been warned that volunteers are becoming “frustrated” with a number of issues relating to the services they provide.
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