Suicide of 17-year-old-girl in care could have been prevented, report says
An investigation into how a 17-year-old girl became the first child in more than 20 years to take her life in a secure children’s home has concluded that her death
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Complaints about care in Scotland have risen nearly 20% in past four years
A new report has revealed that the volume of complaints received by the Care Inspectorate has increased from 4,089 received in 2015/16 to 4,940 in 2018/19. However, the Care Inspectorate
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Administrators to attempt to find millions lost in care home investor scandal
Investors in a series of hotels and care homes – some of which were never built – have moved a step closer to finding out what happened to millions of
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Police called to some children’s care homes as many as 200 times a year
Children’s homes in parts of the country are calling the police as many as 200 times a year, charity research suggests. The Howard League for Penal Reform warned its latest
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Animal and music therapy among activities recommended for dementia patients
Stroking a pet could improve the well-being of people with dementia, health officials say. In new recommendations, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) said those with dementia
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Regulator calls on care homes to make oral health a priority
Care homes in England are neglecting the oral health of their residents, a new report suggests. A Care Quality Commission (CQC) review found gaps in the support on offer to
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New £7.8m Gwynedd extra care facility having positive impact on residents
Guests at the official opening of a housing association’s £7.8m extra care facility in Porthmadog heard about its positive impact on the lives of residents. Grŵp Cynefin’s Hafod y Gest
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Independent care providers group appoint Mary Preston as new Chair
Independent care providers group, Scottish Care, has announced the appointment of Mary Preston as their new Chair. Mary has been an active member of Scottish Care since joining the Meallmore
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Children’s hospices face ‘dangerous cocktail’ of rising costs and patchy state funding
Children’s hospices in England are facing a “dangerous cocktail” of rising costs and a decline in state funding, a charity has said. The long-term future of centres which support families
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Unison concerned at ‘shocking’ conditions endured by overnight care workers
Concerns have been raised about the health and safety of care staff on “sleep-in” shifts after a study showed some faced physical abuse or having to bed down at work
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