Man charged with murdering wife at Borders sheltered housing complex
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his wife at a sheltered housing complex. Eileen Thomson, 70, was taken to hospital after police were called to
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Growing staffing crisis sees Scots care providers regularly turn down care packages
A growing staffing “crisis” in Scotland’s care homes is hitting provision and contributing to hospital bed blocking, an industry body has warned. New figures released by private and voluntary social
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Elderly left with no choice but to live in poorly performing care homes, study
Old people are being forced to live in unsatisfactory care homes in some parts of the country, according to new analysis. One in three care homes in the North West
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Women aged 91 and 89 die in ‘extremely fierce’ blaze at Hertfordshire care home
Two residents who died in a Hertfordshire care home blaze were both women aged 91 and 89, police said. Firefighters rescued 33 people from Newgrange residential home in Cheshunt after
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People in Welsh residential care to keep more of their money from today
Changes come into force today enabling people to keep more of their money if they are in Welsh residential care. The Welsh Government’s five year plan, “Taking Wales Forward”, committed
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Private care home residents facing higher charges amid state funding pressures
Social care providers are pushing up prices for private clients due to pressure from councils, MPs have warned. The Commons Communities and Local Government Committee has revealed that 96% of
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Consultation: Supervisory & management qualifications for adult services (Scotland)
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) are considering making changes to the supervisory and management qualification requirements for registration and they are looking to hear your views. To register with
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Judge ‘extremely disappointed’ in social services staff over care of teenager
A High Court judge has criticised council social services staff over their care of a sick 15-year-old boy. Mr Justice Hayden said the teenager suffered from a variety of medical
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Postcode lottery warning over residential care costs – UK breakdown reveals who pays most
An average stay in a residential home could swallow up as much as half of the value of your home, according to a study warning of a care cost postcode
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CSSIW publish new rights guidance for people using care services in Wales
The Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) has published new guidance which outlines what they expect and what is not acceptable for people who use care and support services. This
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