Ombudsman warns councils and providers over care of vulnerable people
Vulnerable people who lack the ability to choose how they are cared for are being “let down” by the very institutions that are charged with their care, an Ombudsman has
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‘Urgent need’ for more mental health funding for pregnant women and new mums
There is an “urgent need” for more funding for mental health care for expectant and new mothers, leading midwives have said. The comments from the Royal College of Midwives come
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Inspector warns over facilities to cope with rapidly ageing and disabled offenders
Secure “old people’s homes with walls” could be built to deal with the rapidly ageing prison population, a watchdog has suggested. Peter Clarke, the Chief Inspector of Prisons in England
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Mencap warn of ‘devastating’ HMRC £400M pay claw-back for sleep-in carers
Organisations looking after people with learning disabilities could collapse due to a £400 million bill for back pay for carers, the chairman of Mencap has warned. Derek Lewis claimed the
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Oxfordshire man arrested over child sex abuse loses anonymity battle
A man suspected of child sex abuse who was arrested but faced no charge can be named after losing a long legal battle to keep his identity secret. The High
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Red Cross starts roll out of 49 new services to tackle loneliness and isolation
The British Red Cross has started rolling out brand new services to tackle loneliness & social isolation and is calling for people across the UK to join its teams providing
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Tories’ free childcare policy plans ‘riddled with holes’, claims Labour
Parents could miss out on the Government’s flagship free childcare policy as plans are “riddled with holes”, Labour has said. Shadow education minister Tracy Brabin pressed the Government on how
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Mediterranean diet cuts dementia risk by around a third, new study shows
A Mediterranean-style diet that is rich in oily fish, fresh vegetables and nuts could help cut the risk of dementia, research suggests. New studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International
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Researchers find single or widowed people are at higher risk of dementia
Being single or widowed increases the risk of dementia, research suggests. A review of 14 studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in London found that, when compared with
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Spike in calls sees NSPCC warn parents about leaving children home alone
Parents are being urged to think carefully about whether their child can be left home alone, as figures suggest that more people are raising concerns about youngsters being left during
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