Social Work Burnout. Know The Signs
Why are so many social workers burning out? We’re good people who are staunchly committed to helping others but that sometimes comes at a cost. Make sure you’re aware of the signs of burnout…
Read MoreWhy are so many social workers burning out? We’re good people who are staunchly committed to helping others but that sometimes comes at a cost. Make sure you’re aware of the signs of burnout…
Read MoreThere was an error in statistics published in December 2007 relating to breaches of Restriction of Liberty Orders (RLOs).
Fife Council has agreed to a public meeting on its controversial new homecare charges. After weeks of pressures and political fighting over the increased costs, the local authority has admitted things could have been done differently – and bowed to campaigners to have a public forum.
{mosimage}It takes place at Rothes Halls, Glenrothes, on Friday, February 1 and is expected to attract campaigners and many local residents worried and concerned about the impact of the new charges.
The meeting will attempt to clarify to the public exactly what the new charges will mean and how they will affect Fife’s disabled and elderly population.
The administration has been accused by the Campaign Against Charges (CAC) group, as well as several councillors, of illegally implementing the charges without a proper policy in place.
A Kirkcaldy councillor has also written to a senior official to ascertain whether the implementation has been legal.
Councillor David Ross said: “There have been failings with implementation in terms of what information has been put out.
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