Government abuse probe in chaos as Woolf quits
The Government is facing a search for a new head for the inquiry into historical child sex abuse after the chairwoman announced she was stepping down amid a barrage of
Read MoreThe Government is facing a search for a new head for the inquiry into historical child sex abuse after the chairwoman announced she was stepping down amid a barrage of
Read MoreRepresentatives of alleged child abuse victims will call for the resignation of the City lawyer chosen to chair the Government’s inquiry when they meet the inquiry panel’s secretariat for the
Read MoreFiona Woolf is facing fresh pressure to quit as the head of the Government’s inquiry into historical child abuse after the chairman of an influential group of MPs claimed drafts
Read MoreThe Welsh Government has, on Human Rights Day, announced its plans for a public consultation on proposals for a Declaration of the Rights of Older People. The Declaration of the
Read MoreNew charities on lower incomes may no longer have to pay water and sewerage charges, according to a proposal by the Scottish Government. A consultation has been launched on whether
Read MoreThe Scottish Government has revealed three manifesto commitments on child protection. Local services for vulnerable children are expected to benefit from the updated guidance for health professionals.
The three new documents are: The National Framework for child protection learning and development, the Risk Assessment Framework and Child Protection Guidance for health professionals.
Minister for Children and Young People Aileen Campbell said: “Ensuring protection is in place for all children or young people at risk from neglect or harm is vitally important. The completion of these commitments reflect the Scottish Government’s distinctive and strong commitment to working in partnership with practitioners across the child protection sector to best support local practice.
Read MorePoor social care policies end up costing the country more in the long term in more expensive healthcare. That is the view at least of Member of Parliament Paul Burstow, who claims action must be taken now to redress the balance.
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