New payment package to attract foster carers in Northumberland
A NEW payment package is being offered by Northumberland County Council with the aim of attracting new foster carers.
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Social work fears being sidelined
Social workers are calling on the new coalition government to show its commitment to the profession amid fears that looked-after children and child protection issues could be overlooked.
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New Pontypool care home set for go-ahead
A NEW care home for adults with learning difficulties could be coming to Pontypool despite objections from local residents who say the new building would cause “stress, inconvenience and financial loss.”
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How physiotherapy is playing a key role in mental health
Physiotherapists play a key role in treating patients with a physical injury. But they are increasingly working with people with mental health problems, as Philippa Ford explains…
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Abuse affecting ‘1 in 10 children’
One in ten British children is being abused or neglected at home and most are ignored by social workers, as well as the country’s politicians, charities are claiming.
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Two new advisors for Adult Social Care join Care Quality Commission
The Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of all health and adult social care in England, announced that it has brought in two advisors to add to its experience and expertise in adult social care and to help develop its relationship with the sector.
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Kirsty Gallacher leads campaign to boost number of foster carers
TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher is fronting an Action for Children campaign to recruit foster carers. The campaign has been timed to coincide with Foster Care Fortnight (17-30 May) and focuses on the shortage of carers.
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European human rights laws could kill off Scotland’s ‘unique’ children’s panels
The former head of Scotland’s children’s hearing system believes human rights laws will kill off the nation’s unique form of delivering justice for children.
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Herts County Council changes after social work failures
Council chiefs have ‘revolutionised’ the way social workers record cases after a former employee was struck off. Alcus Dunn is banned from practising as a social worker after a catalogue of failures while working for Herts County Council.
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Fate of five new care homes left in balance for month
The uncertainty over whether or not Highland Council will build five new care homes will continue until next month after councillors voted yesterday to consult their communities before taking a final decision.
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