Homelessness in Britain could be eradicated within 10 years with the correct measures in place, according to a report. Government policies needed to end homelessness have been set out in
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People with learning disabilities helped to deliver a custom-made pair of shoes to the Prime Minister in a bid to encourage Government officials to better understand their lives. The unusual
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People with mental health problems feel stigmatised in asking their employers for time off work to attend therapy appointments, according to medical professionals. Yet they would happily ask their boss
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The Government is being urged to reform the social security system after a new study revealed that 1.5 million people are “destitute”. Research for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) found
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The Review of Adult Social Care Relative Needs Formulae proposes a new formula to be used with the Local Government Finance Settlement. The Review of Adult Social Care Relative Needs
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Scotland’s social services have been honoured for their outstanding commitment to improving the lives of the people they support at the Scottish Social Services Awards. To mark 2018 as the
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Northern Ireland’s Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) have today launched a new Membership Scheme aimed at users of health and social care services, their families and friends. The aim
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The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Northern Ireland has published deeply concerning research findings detailing social workers’ experiences of being subjected to intimidation, threats and violence. Their report, Insult
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The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Northern Ireland has published deeply concerning research findings detailing social workers’ experiences of being subjected to intimidation, threats and violence. Their report, Insult
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Adult social care employers contribute £38.5 billion to the English economy according to a new report published today. ‘The Economic Value of the Adult Social Care Sector – England’ report
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