Mapping the Third Sector in Scotland
The Scottish Human Rights Commission is compiling a new database of organisations which help, campaign for, or support people in all parts of the country.
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Category: Care News
Social services in Wales are lagging behind England, says Ombudsman
A COUPLE from Powys who have been caring for their severely disabled granddaughter have written to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales over their treatment by Social Services.
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Watchdog finds Powys Council carer funding shortcomings
A watchdog has called for a change in the law after upholding a complaint by the grandparents of a severely disabled woman over funding of her 24 hour care.
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Union angry over plans to ‘privatise’ Bolton’s social care
UNION chiefs have reacted angrily to what they see as the privatisation of adult social care in Bolton.
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Essex care workers secure £1 million unfair dismissal payout
Care workers based in homes across Essex have received compensation after a tribunal ruled they were unfairly dismissed from their jobs.
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General Social Care Council to be scrapped
The General Social Care Council (GSCC) is to be scrapped, with responsibility for regulating social workers transferred to the Health Professions Council (HPC).
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Government announce £5m support package for carers
Plans to identify and support carers of all ages across Scotland have been revealed, including investment in respite and short breaks.
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Increase in sex crimes across north bucks national trend
The number of sex crimes committed across the north and north-east has risen, according to official figures.
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Essex County appoint new boss for children’s services
A NEW director will be taking over the troubled children’s services at Essex County Council as the department looks to appoint 40 foreign social workers.
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Low take-up sparks fears over liberty safeguards
Mental health organisations are calling for an urgent investigation into why safeguards introduced to prevent people who lack capacity being detained unnecessarily in care homes and hospitals are being significantly under-used.
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