Woman in foster care court case waiting six months for written ruling
A woman says she has been waiting six months for a copy of a ruling after a family court judge decided her daughter should be taken from her care. The
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New research explores ‘values-based approach’ to social care recruitment challenges
Reduced staff turnover and improved staff performance are just some of the benefits delivered by a values based approach to recruitment and retention, according to recent research. That’s why Skills
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New study finds foster carers facing allegations of abuse need better support
New research launched by the University of Oxford says foster carers who have faced unproven allegations of abuse from the children they are caring for often have little support afterwards.
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Trust accepts responsibility for death of teenager awarding family £80,000
The family of an 18-year-old man who drowned following an epileptic seizure while under the care of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded £80,000 compensation. The NHS Trust
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Universities to explore specific genetic variant known to increase dementia risk
The Medical Research Council (MRC) has awarded a team of UK scientists a £1.75m grant to study how a specific genetic variant known to increase risk for dementia affects the
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Most antidepressants no better than placebo at relieving major depression in young
Most available antidepressants do not help children and teenagers with serious mental health problems and some may be unsafe, experts have warned. A review of clinical trial evidence found that
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Oxford Brookes student to publish book for young adults to reduce mental health stigma
A student at Oxford Brookes University is launching a book aimed at reducing stigma around mental health issues for young adults. Hannah Todd came up with the idea of producing
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Only 53% of people hospitalised due to self-harm get mental health assessment
Little more than half of people hospitalised by incidents of self-harm receive a mental health assessment afterwards, despite being at a higher risk of suicide, a new study has revealed.
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Study finds ‘significant link’ between pension credit cuts and death rates
Government cuts to the pension credit have a “significant link” with a rise in death rates among older pensioners, Oxford University researchers have said. The Government’s austerity measures across England
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PMs mother signs anti-cuts petition to save children’s centres
David Cameron’s mother has signed a petition against spending cuts in his constituency. Retired magistrate Mary Cameron, 81, has put her name to a battle to save dozens of children’s
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