NI teen drug use ‘highest in Europe’
Around one in 10 children in Northern Ireland under the age of 12 have used cannabis, according to research conducted by Queen’s University.
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Dumfries and Galloway residents with autisum aren’t getting support
PEOPLE with autism in Dumfries and Galloway are not getting the support they need. Dumfries and Galloway Council has been ranked as one of the worst local authorities in Scotland for the assistance they give to adults with autism.
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Child abuse probe at south Belfast nursery
An investigation has been launched into allegations of child abuse at a south Belfast nursery. The claims relate to a number of alleged assaults against children at Knightsbridge Daycare in the Stranmillis area of the city.
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Terry Pratchett calls for increase in dementia research
BEST-SELLING author Sir Terry Pratchett has today called for an increase in Government investment in dementia research to deal with the “worldwide tsunami” of dementia.
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Cardiff council offers free spa days to foster carers
A FREE five-star spa day is on offer in a bid to persuade people to become foster carers. But the new plans aimed at attracting carers for the city’s most vulnerable children have come in for withering criticism.
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Lib Dem conference: Compulsory social work secondments proposed
Social workers should be required to complete secondments with the police and other agencies, according to the Liberal Democrats.
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Sandwell service bags ‘Best Social Care Team’ award
SANDWELL Homes Tenancy Support Service has beaten off seven other councils to win a national award. The organisation won ‘Best Social Care Team’ category at the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) awards ceremony in Cardiff.
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Number of dementia sufferers ‘will double every 20 years’
The number of people across the world with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is predicted to almost double every 20 years as life expectancy increases, a new analysis says today.
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GRAVESEND: Former social worker accused of abusing girl
A FORMER senior social worker is alleged to have sexually assaulted a girl at a children’s home in Gravesend, a misconduct hearing has heard.
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‘Ground breaking’ learning network aims to strengthen care sector
A new national learning network on sustainable social care has been launched as a means of strengthening the sector. It has been established by the Local Government Information Unit and is sponsored by the Social Care Institute for Excellence and the Department of Health.
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