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Government reform of disclosure scheme branded a ‘masterclass in incompetence’

By Hayden Smith26th May 2018News England

The Government has been accused of a “masterclass in incompetence” over attempts to improve the criminal records checking scheme. A project to modernise the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has

Exit polls suggest landslide vote for reform in Irish abortion referendum

By David Young26th May 2018News Northern Ireland

Ireland’s historic abortion referendum looks to have delivered a landslide win for those advocating liberalisation, after two major exit polls recorded huge victory margins. One poll by national broadcaster RTE

Care worker dies after suffering head injuries at home of elderly dementia sufferer

By Henry Vaughan26th May 2018News England

Detectives are investigating how a female carer died after suffering head injuries in the flat of a 95-year-old patient who is believed to suffer from dementia. The elderly man, who

Achievements of people with learning disabilities celebrated at Edinburgh awards ceremony

By Iain MacDonald24th May 2018News Scotland

A range of people with learning disabilities, and those who support them, were honoured at Scotland’s Learning Disability Awards, held in Edinburgh, this past week. The Learning Disability Awards are

Report criticises council and care home after daughter was banned from visiting her mother

By Iain MacDonald23rd May 2018News England

A woman was banned from visiting her mother in a Liverpool care home after she complained about her treatment, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found. The woman,

Engage: Ireland’s abortion referendum – here’s what you need to know

By Claire Pierson, University of Liverpool23rd May 2018Engage

The Republic of Ireland is holding a referendum on May 25 that could dramatically change its stance on abortion. Here’s a rundown of what is happening, when and why. What

Report warns vulnerable women being exploited on industrial scale in ‘pop-up brothels’

By David Wilcock22nd May 2018News England

Vulnerable women are being sexually exploited on an industrial scale in so-called “pop-up brothels” run by trafficking gangs, a new report has warned. The brothels, often set up in residential

Immigration centre detainess win first step in bid for inquiry into ‘widespread abuse’

By Sian Harrison22nd May 2018News England

Two former detainees at a scandal-hit immigration centre have won the first stage of a High Court bid for a public inquiry into alleged “widespread abuse” by officers. The two

£125 million programme to help vulnerable in Wales creates uncertainty and lacks direction

By Iain MacDonald22nd May 2018News Wales

The Welsh Government’s Supporting People Programme could be at risk of letting down vulnerable and elderly people due to the confusing way it will work and uncertainty it creates for

GPs should be able to refer patients to social activities to combat loneliness

By Ella Pickover22nd May 2018News England

Family doctors should be able to access a Wikipedia-style information page so they can refer patients to social activities to help combat loneliness, a leading doctor has said. Meanwhile, there

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Government reform of disclosure scheme branded a ‘masterclass in incompetence’

Exit polls suggest landslide vote for reform in Irish abortion referendum

Achievements of people with learning disabilities celebrated at Edinburgh awards ceremony

Report criticises council and care home after daughter was banned from visiting her mother

Engage: Ireland’s abortion referendum – here’s what you need to know

Report warns vulnerable women being exploited on industrial scale in ‘pop-up brothels’

Immigration centre detainess win first step in bid for inquiry into ‘widespread abuse’

GPs should be able to refer patients to social activities to combat loneliness

Mother’s anger after coroner finds Army failures contributed to Jaysley’s death

Thirty councils in severe financial distress granted support to protect services

More than half of councils face insolvency over special needs spending – survey

Man with Down’s syndrome died after care worker ‘landed on him’ in swimming pool

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Tag: Adult Care

Government reform of disclosure scheme branded a ‘masterclass in incompetence’

Exit polls suggest landslide vote for reform in Irish abortion referendum

Care worker dies after suffering head injuries at home of elderly dementia sufferer

Achievements of people with learning disabilities celebrated at Edinburgh awards ceremony

Report criticises council and care home after daughter was banned from visiting her mother

Engage: Ireland’s abortion referendum – here’s what you need to know

Report warns vulnerable women being exploited on industrial scale in ‘pop-up brothels’

Immigration centre detainess win first step in bid for inquiry into ‘widespread abuse’

£125 million programme to help vulnerable in Wales creates uncertainty and lacks direction

GPs should be able to refer patients to social activities to combat loneliness