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Systemic failings by social services led to ‘inadequacies’ in care of residents at scandal-hit home

By Rod Minchin, Reporter5th March 20215th March 2021News Wales

A social services department failed the residents of a scandal-hit care home where seven people died after suffering poor care, a senior council manager told an inquest. David Street (pictured),

Vulnerable London boy moved to Scotland after social services tried over 100 secure units

By Brian Farmer, Reporter4th March 2021News England

A vulnerable 15-year-old boy from London who needed to move into secure accommodation had to be taken to Scotland because no suitable unit could be found in England or Wales,

Almost two-thirds of MPs support ‘urgent and radical’ £7bn annual boost for adult social care

By Jemma Crew, Reporter2nd March 2021News England

Almost two-thirds of MPs want funding for social care to be increased by £7 billion a year over the next two years, a survey suggests. And almost a quarter believe

Report warns councils face ‘devastating numbers’ in homelessness when protection ends

By Joe Gammie, Reporter1st March 2021News England

Thousands of people were prevented from becoming homeless during the coronavirus pandemic due to “bold” Government action, but councils fear a spike when protective measures end. More than eight in

Children on child protection plans up 76% in 12 years while social care referrals up almost a fifth

By Jemma Crew, Reporter24th February 2021News England

The number of children on child protection plans has risen 76% in 12 years, while the number of referrals to social care has increased almost a fifth over the same

Youth services funding cut by 73% with loss of over 4,500 jobs in less than decade – YMCA

By Jemma Crew, Reporter18th February 2021News England

Youth services in England have had their local authority funding cut by 73% in less than a decade, according to analysis from the YMCA. Spending by councils stood at £372.12

Council loses damages appeal after dementia sufferer wrongly deprived of liberty

By Brian Farmer, Reporter16th February 2021News England

A London council ordered to pay about £140,000 damages after a judge concluded that social services bosses had not followed proper legal procedure when dealing with a woman suffering from

Social services staff criticised over ‘fundamental lack of understanding’ of deaf woman in child dispute

By Brian Farmer, Reporter15th February 2021News England

Council social services staff have been criticised by a judge over the way they dealt with a deaf woman embroiled in a family court dispute over her two children. Deputy

Government announce emergency funding plan for social care but face criticism over wider reform

By Jemma Crew, Reporter12th February 2021News England

All social care providers will be able to receive emergency funding directly from the Government, under proposed reforms recognising the need for “fast intervention” during the coronavirus pandemic. The Government

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Systemic failings by social services led to ‘inadequacies’ in care of residents at scandal-hit home

Vulnerable London boy moved to Scotland after social services tried over 100 secure units

Report warns councils face ‘devastating numbers’ in homelessness when protection ends

Children on child protection plans up 76% in 12 years while social care referrals up almost a fifth

Youth services funding cut by 73% with loss of over 4,500 jobs in less than decade – YMCA

Council loses damages appeal after dementia sufferer wrongly deprived of liberty

Social services staff criticised over ‘fundamental lack of understanding’ of deaf woman in child dispute

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

Body-in-garden trial told three-year-old died after parents’ ‘breathtaking’ cruelty

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Tag: Local Authorities

Systemic failings by social services led to ‘inadequacies’ in care of residents at scandal-hit home

Vulnerable London boy moved to Scotland after social services tried over 100 secure units

Almost two-thirds of MPs support ‘urgent and radical’ £7bn annual boost for adult social care

Report warns councils face ‘devastating numbers’ in homelessness when protection ends

Children on child protection plans up 76% in 12 years while social care referrals up almost a fifth

Youth services funding cut by 73% with loss of over 4,500 jobs in less than decade – YMCA

Jeremy Hunt ‘disappointed’ over progress on social care reform saying it ‘really is now or never’

Council loses damages appeal after dementia sufferer wrongly deprived of liberty

Social services staff criticised over ‘fundamental lack of understanding’ of deaf woman in child dispute

Government announce emergency funding plan for social care but face criticism over wider reform