Local Authorities – Page 41 – Care Appointments

Judge concerned over how long it has taken police to investigate ‘extreme neglect’ of teenager

By Brian Farmer, Reporter4th February 2022News England

A High Court judge has raised “considerable concern” about how long it has taken police to carry out an investigation after a teenager was found at her parents’ home in

Home Office cut free access to toiletries and medication for asylum seekers in bridging hotels

By Henry Jones, Reporter4th February 2022News England

The Home Office has told asylum seekers staying in hotels it will stop providing them with free access to non-basic toiletries and “over the counter medication”, according to a letter

Home care workforce in England down more than 17,000 since mandatory jab consultation

By Jemma Crew and Ian Jones, Reporters3rd February 2022News England

The number of home care staff in England has dropped by more than 17,000 since the Government launched its consultation on mandatory coronavirus vaccination, figures suggest. There were 406,365 domiciliary

Michael Gove defends levelling-up promises as Labour criticise funding as ‘rehashed’ money

By Geraldine Scott, Reporter2nd February 2022News England

Michael Gove defended the funding of landmark levelling-up promises launched on Wednesday as he insisted the Government will “change the economic model of this country”. The Levelling Up Secretary said

Child victims of sexual abuse tell of harrowing exploitation by criminal gangs

By Ryan Hooper, Reporter1st February 2022News England

Harrowing evidence of child sexual exploitation by organised gangs offered only a glimpse of the ordeals suffered by young victims. Over the course of two months in 2020, the Independent

Scathing report finds ‘extensive failures’ in way child exploitation is tackled by authorities

By Ryan Hooper, Reporter1st February 2022News England

There are “extensive failures” in the way child sexual exploitation by criminal gangs is tackled, with police and authorities potentially downplaying the scale of abuse over concerns about negative publicity,

Report: Child Sexual Exploitation By Organised Networks Investigation Report – IICSA

By Laura McKellar, Reporter1st February 2022Reports & Resources

In this investigation, the Inquiry considered the sexual exploitation of children by organised networks. Department for Education guidance recognises that child sexual exploitation is a form of child sexual abuse.

Report calls for urgent action to address critical issues in delivery of social care in Scotland

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter28th January 2022News Scotland

Urgent action is needed to change how Scotland’s social care services are delivered so that it meets the needs of people relying on care and support, according to a new

Rise in families with children and domestic abuse suvivors assessed as homeless

By Jemma Crew, Reporter27th January 2022News England

More than one in four households in England assessed as homeless and in need of support between July and September last year contained children, figures show. Some 36,510 households were

Barnardo’s warn health reforms ‘could leave more children caring for loved ones without support’

By Jemma Crew, Reporter26th January 2022News England

More children could be forced to care for their sick loved ones without any support under the Government’s proposed health reforms, a leading charity has warned. The Health and Care

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Judge concerned over how long it has taken police to investigate ‘extreme neglect’ of teenager

Home Office cut free access to toiletries and medication for asylum seekers in bridging hotels

Michael Gove defends levelling-up promises as Labour criticise funding as ‘rehashed’ money

Child victims of sexual abuse tell of harrowing exploitation by criminal gangs

Scathing report finds ‘extensive failures’ in way child exploitation is tackled by authorities

Report: Child Sexual Exploitation By Organised Networks Investigation Report – IICSA

Rise in families with children and domestic abuse suvivors assessed as homeless

Barnardo’s warn health reforms ‘could leave more children caring for loved ones without support’

Bill passes Commons hurdle as MPs vote for assisted dying in England and Wales

Net migration drops 20% to 728,000 after hitting record 906,000 in 2023

Urgent need for training to spot and act on sex abuse within families, review finds

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Judge concerned over how long it has taken police to investigate ‘extreme neglect’ of teenager

Home Office cut free access to toiletries and medication for asylum seekers in bridging hotels

Home care workforce in England down more than 17,000 since mandatory jab consultation

Michael Gove defends levelling-up promises as Labour criticise funding as ‘rehashed’ money

Child victims of sexual abuse tell of harrowing exploitation by criminal gangs

Scathing report finds ‘extensive failures’ in way child exploitation is tackled by authorities

Report: Child Sexual Exploitation By Organised Networks Investigation Report – IICSA

Report calls for urgent action to address critical issues in delivery of social care in Scotland

Rise in families with children and domestic abuse suvivors assessed as homeless

Barnardo’s warn health reforms ‘could leave more children caring for loved ones without support’