News England – Page 1122 – Care Appointments

Nearly a quarter of girls in care become teenage mothers

By Iain MacDonald19th January 2015News England

Nearly a quarter of girls leaving care become teenage mothers – around three times the national average, according to a new report by a leading think-tank. The 22 per cent

Duchess to celebrate role of foster carers

By The Press Association16th January 2015News England

The Duchess of Cambridge will learn about the world of fostering today when she meets carers and young people who have been fostered. Kate will travel to the offices of

Childcare costs preventing 300,000 parents returning to work

By The Press Association16th January 2015News England

More than 300,000 parents have not returned to work because of the UK’s “ineffective” childcare policies, a new report has claimed. One in four unemployed mothers wanted to work, but

Care home patients five times more likely to be dehydrated

By The Press Association16th January 2015News England

Elderly care home patients are at least five times more likely to be dehydrated when admitted to hospital than those living independently, putting them at greater risk of death, according

Birmingham care workers in court over death

By The Press Association16th January 2015News England

Two care home workers have reappeared in court accused of failing to seek medical help for an elderly resident who died after suffering a head injury. Benter Ouma and Sabrina

Survey highlights growing prescription drug misuse

By The Press Association15th January 2015News England

Misuse of two prescription drugs typically used to treat epilepsy, pain or anxiety has been significantly increased, a survey has shown. Pregabalin and gabapentin, which are being commonly used alongside

Poor diabetes treatment resulting in avoidable deaths

By The Press Association14th January 2015News England

The poor state of diabetes healthcare in England is leading to avoidable deaths, record rates of complications and huge costs to the NHS, according to a Diabetes UK report. There

Women ‘routinely watched’ by male staff at immigration centre

By The Press Association14th January 2015News England

Women held at a controversial immigration prison are being watched by male staff in intimate situations including when naked or using the toilet, despite earlier reassurances from Home Office officials

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Nearly a quarter of girls in care become teenage mothers

Duchess to celebrate role of foster carers

Childcare costs preventing 300,000 parents returning to work

Care home patients five times more likely to be dehydrated

Birmingham care workers in court over death

Survey highlights growing prescription drug misuse

Poor diabetes treatment resulting in avoidable deaths

Women ‘routinely watched’ by male staff at immigration centre

Mother of woman who took own life brands daughter’s abuser ‘a monster’

MPs reject Tory bid to launch another national inquiry into grooming gangs

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Tag: News England

Nearly a quarter of girls in care become teenage mothers

Duchess to celebrate role of foster carers

Childcare costs preventing 300,000 parents returning to work

Care home patients five times more likely to be dehydrated

Birmingham care workers in court over death

Survey highlights growing prescription drug misuse

Social worker receives additonal six months suspension

Poor diabetes treatment resulting in avoidable deaths

Women ‘routinely watched’ by male staff at immigration centre

College of Social Work launch older people consultation