Writer hails supported employment as a success story for social care
Writer Paul Wilson leads a double life supporting disadvantaged or disabled people into work. He tells Helen Carter why it’s such an inspiring role
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Writer Paul Wilson leads a double life supporting disadvantaged or disabled people into work. He tells Helen Carter why it’s such an inspiring role
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GWENDA THOMAS has criticised the “supermarket approach” towards social care, arguing it does not provide real choice or quality care.
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Police in East and Midlothian have teamed up with the national anti-domestic violence charity White Ribbon Scotland.
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AN URGENT rethink has been urged over a council’s plan to close its two remaining publicly-run care homes.
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Social services minister may reduce Wales’ 22 council providers of social care to improve efficiency and integrate with health boards
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Concern is mounting after it emerged that one of Wales’ most prosperous counties has seen an 82% rise in child-protection referrals in just 12 months.
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The number of children being referred to the Children’s Reporter for criminal offences has fallen by almost a fifth, according to new figures.
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Charities have cautiously welcomed the government line that the personalisation of services will be at the heart of its public service reforms, which are due to be announced next month.
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Vulnerable children in Kent may still be exposed to risks despite the efforts by social services chiefs to address serious failings in a damning Ofsted inspection.
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Twenty-three carers across Lancashire have been dismissed or are under investigation for abusing and mistreating patients, it has been revealed.
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