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Mothers using ‘informal childcare’ more likely to return to work, new survey finds

By Alison Kershaw, Reporter21st October 2019News England, Reports & Resources

Mothers are more likely to go back to work after having a baby if they have relatives who are willing to look after their child, a study has found. Around

Webwatch: Government drop plans for age verification pornography checks

By Jamie Harris, Science Technology Reporter17th October 2019Webwatch

Age verification measures designed to prevent children from accessing pornography online have been dropped, the Government has announced. Under the scrapped plans, people would have to prove their age in

Younger people ‘most likely’ to consider a career in adult social care, survey

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter16th October 2019New To Care, News England

Younger people in England aged 18-34 are the most likely to consider applying for a job in adult social care, according to new figures from the Department of Health and

Report: CQC’s State Of Care review warns of ‘perfect storm’ for vulnerable service users

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter15th October 2019Reports & Resources

The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England shows that quality ratings have been maintained overall – but people’s experience of

Webwatch: Google Maps develops improved navigation for those with visual impairments

By Jamie Harris, Science Technology Reporter14th October 2019Webwatch

Google is adding more detailed voice navigation options to its mapping app in an effort to help those with visual impairments. The feature, which is only available in the US

Engage: Three generations of adoption – couple share story to encourage other parents

By Luke Powell, Reporter14th October 2019Engage

A couple who have experienced adoption through three generations have shared their story in a bid to help other vulnerable children find a home. Even before newlyweds Bryan (pictured, right)

Guidance: Use of seclusion in care for people with mental illness or learning disability

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter10th October 2019Reports & Resources

The Mental Welfare Commission has updated its good practice guide on the use of seclusion in hospitals and in the community for people with mental illness or learning disability. The

Fifth of over-45s ‘expect to cut careers short to care for relatives’

By Vicky Shaw, Reporter9th October 2019Career Advice

One in five employees over the age of 45 anticipates eventually having to leave their job in order to care for an adult family member, a survey has revealed. Some

‘Always on’ work culture taking its toll on mental health and personal life

By Jamie Harris, Reporter9th October 2019Career Advice

An “always on” work culture driven by emails and out-of-hours calls is taking its toll on people’s mental health and their ability to juggle their personal life, according to research.