Nile Rodgers has signed up to help bring music to people suffering from dementia after witnessing how it “transformed” his mother. The man behind some of the biggest dance hits
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A man who paid to watch children being sexually abused in the Philippines via livestream has been jailed for nine years. Prosecutors said Matthew Bell (pictured) is the first person
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Fostering and adoption services in Scotland are continuing to perform well, the Care Inspectorate has said. A new report published this week shows that 90% of Fostering services and 95%
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A new initiative connecting supported living homes using Internet of Things (IoT) technology has been launched by Vodafone and Mencap. The innovative Connected Living project uses technology to enhance the
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A “major advance” could help doctors personalise treatment plans for people with multiple sclerosis, scientists say. Early MRI scans can predict how the condition will progress, and allow someone to
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Guildford MP, Anne Milton, has praised Surrey County Council social workers for their ‘passion and energy’ on a visit this week. The MP met staff working in the new Children’s
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More than four in 10 emergency hospital admissions from care homes could be avoided, experts have said. NHS researchers found that 41% of emergency admissions were for potentially avoidable conditions
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Boris Johnson’s pledge to fix the social care crisis has been welcomed by officials working in the sector. But they warned they wanted to see quick action after years of
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A former boarding school pupil has told how he “can’t explain” why the smell of toast makes him feel affectionate towards a priest who would strip and beat him. The
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Unions representing 1.4 million workers in schools and councils have submitted a 10% pay claim. Unison, the GMB and Unite said the increase, which would see the lowest paid employees
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