Illegal immigrant could stay in UK if she wins ‘Catch 22’ care battle
A homeless illegal immigrant is likely to be allowed to remain in the UK and have a right to be considered for housing if she wins a family court fight
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First clinical evidence on mental health toll of human trafficking
A new study by researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London provides the first clinical evidence on the toll human trafficking has on
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Baby P scandal council blasted in report on teenage girl’s suicide
A council at the centre of the Baby P scandal has again been blasted in a report into child protection following the suicide of a teenage girl. Haringey Council was
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Two councils duped by social worker who held jobs with both simultaneously
Two local authorities have been duped into employing a social worker who, unknown to the other, was working nearly 60 hours a week. Social worker Tolulase Roche began working for
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Camilla ‘shines a light’ on sex abuse survivors in visit to rape support centre
The Duchess of Cornwall has said she is hopeful her work to raise awareness of the devastating effects of rape and the stories of survivors will “shine a light” on
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Former care services minister joins City University London
The former Minister of State for Care Services Paul Burstow has been appointed as a Professor of Health and Social Care at City University London. Professor Paul Burstow will work
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Goldsmiths pilot to evaluate new approaches to social work education
Goldsmiths University is today hosting the launch of the South East London Teaching Partnership, which aims to create a space where social work practitioners and academics can share their experiences
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Number of households declared homeless up 10% in London
The number of households declared homeless is on the rise across England – shooting up by 10% in London, Government figures have shown. Figures released by the Department for Communities
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Woman awarded damages after son ‘unlawfully taken from her care’
A woman with mental health difficulties has been awarded £3,000 damages after a judge concluded that her son had been unlawfully taken from her care by local authority social services
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Figures show 70% rise in hate crimes against Muslims in London
The number of hate crimes against Muslims in London has risen by almost three quarters in a year. There were 816 Islamophobic offences recorded across the city in the 12
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