A watchdog has issued guidance to help healthcare workers spot early signs of child abuse to avoid another Baby P. Experts say the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence advice could mean more referrals of children who may not be at risk.
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A TODDLER raped and murdered by her uncle may be alive today had the authorities heeded warning signs about her home life, according to a damning report.
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The chief executive of the organisation responsible for regulating social workers was yesterday suspended over a backlog of cases, including allegations against professionals working with children.
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A critical report says Stirling Council needs to make important changes to its social care delivery. The Social Work Inspection Agency report said the council needed to improve services for children, the elderly and the disabled.
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Police in Scotland have brought almost 500 rape charges against children and teenagers under the age of 18 in the past five years.
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George Galloway has lent his support to a new government vetting system for those working with youngsters – and said that he himself was a victim of child abuse.
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One of Scotland’s biggest charities, which cares for vulnerable children, has threatened to dismiss all of its 2000 workers unless they agree to cuts in wages and conditions, according to a trade union.
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An independent report into the death of 23-month-old Brandon Muir is to be made public within days of it being received, Dundee City Council has said.
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Examples of good practice in personal and public involvement by health and social care organisations are at the forefront of a new quality awards scheme, just announced.
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PLANS for wholesale changes to the care of elderly people in the city have been unveiled by Cardiff council.
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