Scheme to tackle alcohol abuse in Swansea
A scheme targeting drink-fuelled antisocial behaviour and violence in Swansea has been announced. Swansea has been named as a Local Alcohol Awareness Area (LAAA), and will see extra support and
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Ceredigion residential home forced to close due to lack of staff
Ceredigion Council has announced that it is going to temporarily close Awel Deg Residential Home in Llandysul. As a result of problems in the staffing of the home the number
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Wrexham social care provider recognised for work with children
A social care provider has become the first in Wales to receive a major award for its work with children and young people. Prospects for Young People, based in Wrexham,
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Call made for inquiry into authorities’ over Ian Watkins case
A call has been made for an “educative” inquiry into the actions of the social services and police in the Ian Watkins case. The Lostprophets singer was given a 29-year
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37 people investigated over North Wales child abuse claims
Operation Pallial, the investigation launched amid claims of historic sexual abuse at North Wales care homes, has so far identified 37 people who are being investigated as suspects. The National
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Newport social services get mixed report
The Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) has said Newport council has taken bold and innovative decisions over children’s social services but says performance in the department is mixed.
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Operation Pallial : Former children’s homes manager denies abuse charges
The former boss of children’s homes in north Wales has appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court to deny 39 charges of historical sex abuse. During a 50-minute hearing, John Allen, 72,
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Bid for a smacking ban fails in the Assembly
A bid to change the Children Act and ban smacking in Wales failed in the Assembly last night. After a heated debate AMs voted 14 for and 39 against, with
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Care Inspectorate for Wales publish annual report
The Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) annual report for 2012-13 was launched by Chief Inspector,Imelda Richardson during the first meeting of the CSSIW new National Advisory Board. Launching
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Pontyberem becomes a Dementia friendly community
Residents of Pontyberem are playing their part in shaping services for people with dementia. The small Gwendraeth Valley village has been officially recognised as Carmarthenshire’s first Dementia Friendly and Supportive
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