This new report from Scope examined the working lives of people with disabilities. It said that there were more people with disabilities in the labour market than ever before, but
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A report examined the operations, outcomes, and value for money of secure children’s homes in England and Wales. It said that there were 17 SCHs, mostly run by local authorities
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Purpose – Older people are often perceived to be a drain on health care resources. This ignores their caring contribution to the health care sector. The purpose of this paper
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A think-tank report examined loneliness in old age. It said that nearly half of those over the age of 85 experienced loneliness some or most of the time, and that
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This report examines the challenges facing mental health social work, and offers a blueprint for a fast-track programme that could better recruit and train high-calibre graduates for the profession. The
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Welfare reform has had a significant impact on benefit claimants and the supports that vulnerable people in society receive. Access to quality and consistent information is important in ensuring that
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Local government is bound by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Check the responsibilities of your DCS and Lead Member for Children in their statutory guidance
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An article examined whether targeted attacks on ‘alternative subculture’ members warranted classification as hate crimes. Drawing on qualitative interviews with respondents mostly affiliated to the Goth scene, it said that
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Adfam has launched a major new report examining the dangers to children when their parents or carers are prescribed Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) medications. Medications in drug treatment: tackling the
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A study examined experiences of pregnant women in Glasgow whose asylum claim had been refused. Although the study found that their insecure immigration status did not appear to preclude or
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