Parents Of Disabled Children Launch Respite Care Campaign
Campaigners for parents of disabled children have this week launched a two-pronged drive to secure their right to claim respite care.
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Cash Vow For Child Mental Health
Over £30m is to be spent to help prevent young mental health patients in England being treated on the same wards as adults.
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Care Fears Over Sunderland Mental Health Ward Closure
A hospital ward is to close before the end of the year, sparking concern from patients’ families.
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Social Worker Who Overtook On Blind Corners Fined £400
A social worker who was convicted on a charge of careless driving on the A7 in Selkirk blamed her behaviour on running late for an appointment in Hawick.
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700 Children Waiting For Foster Homes
More than 700 children in Scotland are on waiting lists for foster homes or adoptive parents, it emerged yesterday. A report by the Care Commission said there was still an
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Belfast City Council Unites To Voice Suicide Concern
A zero tolerance policy is required to tackle drug-related suicide in Belfast, the Lord Mayor said yesterday.
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Carers Association Calls For More Support For Members
The Government will today be called on to give more support to carers across Ireland. The Carers Association will present its pre-Budget submission to TD’s and Senators, where it will highlight the Government’s need to implement a committed national carers strategy.
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80% Of Parents Say Children Less Safe, Survey
A survey from the charity Barnardos shows that almost 80% of parents interviewed feel children are less safe today than they were during their own childhood.
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Call To Expose Age Discrimination In Health Sector
National elderly-support group Age Action tonight called on workers in the medical services to expose ageist practices within the sector.
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Tories Plan To Charge For Child Services
The only Conservative-controlled council in Wales was condemned last night for plans that would involve charging vulnerable children and their parents who use social services.
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