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Increase In Carers Allowance Threshold Comes Into Force

By breakingnews.ie3rd April 2008News Northern Ireland

A slight increase in the income thresholds for recipients of the Carers Allowance and Carers Benefit is coming into effect from today.

Madge Blames Budget For Social Services Hike

By The South Wales Guardian2nd April 2008News Wales

Amman Valley councillor Kevin Madge has defended himself over allegations that an increase in the social services charges for 2008/2009 was “not acceptable”.

Pupils To Get Counselling Service

By BBC2nd April 2008News Wales

A counselling service for pupils is to be set up across Wales after recommendations were made following an inquiry into sex abuse by a teacher.

Notts Council Announce Elderly Care Overhaul

By This Is Nottingham2nd April 2008News England

Notts County council bosses have announced the closure of five Notts care homes. The move follows a lengthy review by Notts County Council Adult Services.

Learning Disability Hospital Link For Learning

By This Is The Sentinal2nd April 2008News England

A hospital in Cheadle which helps people with learning disabilities has formed a partnership with a college in Leek, to enable staff and service users to learn together.

Care Home Nurse Made ‘No Attempt To Save Dying Patient’

By This Is Bristol2nd April 2008News England

A nurse at a Southmead care home let a patient die because she was on her ‘last gasp’, a misconduct hearing was told.

Revamp At Bradford’s Home For Disabled

By The Yorkshire Evening Post2nd April 2008News England

A RESIDENTIAL home for people with learning disabilities has opened in Bradford. Park View, in Park View Road, has been transformed from a 16-bed care home into a more spacious 11-bed residential home.