Call to close loophole in child grooming laws
A children’s charity is calling for a change in the law to help better protect children from being targeted by predatory sex offenders. A report published by Barnado’s and Labour
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Regulators to insist on ‘clear English’ for healthcare workers
Regulators will be able to strike off or discipline doctors, nurses and healthcare workers who cannot communicate clearly in English, under plans announced today. A new draft Bill published by
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GP in warning of ‘substantial harm’ over dementia targets
Setting targets for the number of people who should be diagnosed with dementia could lead to “substantial harm” to patients, a GP has said. An urgent debate is needed before
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London learning disabilities charity pick up awards double
The Westminster Society for People with Learning Disabilities took home the coveted winners trophy at the Skills for Care Accolades ceremony that honours the best employers in adult social care.
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Care workers charged with child cruelty at Billericay nursery
A woman from Wickford has been charged with child cruelty following an investigation by Essex Police into concerns about the treatment of children at the Abacus Day Nursery in Billericay.
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New poll reveals fears over mental health medication
Half of youngsters given drugs to address mental health problems said they felt “frightened” when they were prescribed the medicine, a poll suggests. Forty nine percent of those aged 13
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Government to introduce ’emotional cruelty’ legislation
Adults who commit acts of emotional cruelty against children in their care will face the same threat of jail as those guilty of physical neglect, under new laws being considered
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Child protection services only acting on worst cases
Cash-strapped child protection agencies are now acting as little more than emergency services following a surge of reports of abuse in the wake of the Savile scandal, the NSPCC has
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Stepping Hill Hospital nurse faces court on murder charges
A nurse has appeared in court accused of the murder of three people. Victorino Chua, 48, spoke only to confirm his name, age and address during the three-minute hearing at
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New research: 22% of social care workers worry about job security
More than a fifth of social care professionals worry about losing their jobs – considerably more than in 2009 in the wake of high-profile scandals affecting the sector, according to
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