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Inquiry to look into the abuse of children in foster care in Scotland

By Lucinda Cameron, Reporter2nd November 2021News Scotland

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry has announced it will begin hearing evidence into the abuse of children in foster care next spring. It will hold public hearings which will include

Parents secure fresh inquest into death of eight-week-old baby son after six years

By Tom Pilgrim, Reporter20th October 2021News England

Olympian Allyn Condon and his wife have secured a new inquest into the death of their eight-week-old son after a six-year battle for “the truth”. Ben Condon, born prematurely, died

Former boarding school pupil tells abuse inquiry of cricket bat beating by member of staff

By The Press Association19th October 2021News Scotland

A former pupil has spoken about how he was beaten with a cricket bat by a member of staff at a boarding school he attended, an inquiry heard. The witness,

Lord Janner inquiry heard disturbing evidence from alleged child abuse victims

By Ryan Hooper, Reporter19th October 2021News England

For three weeks last autumn, the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse heard disturbing evidence from Lord Janner’s alleged victims about their ordeals. The alleged abuse was largely meted out

Care home children ‘let down by institutional failings’ with authorities reluctant to investigate claims

By Ryan Hooper, Reporter19th October 2021News England

Children who reported being sexually abused by the late Labour grandee Lord Janner were “let down by institutional failings”, a damning inquiry into police, prosecution and social services responses to

Pupils were ‘feral’ at private boarding school with racism and sexism common, inquiry told

By Neil Pooran, Reporter14th October 2021News Scotland

Pupils at Gordonstoun boarding school were “feral” and regularly showed racist and sexist behaviour, an inquiry has been told. The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry heard from a woman who attended

Hospital where radiographer died from Covid-19 breached health and safety law over staff face masks

By Helen William, Reporter13th October 2021News England

Some workers at a hospital where a radiographer died after contracting Covid-19 did not get adequate help in fitting their face masks properly, an investigation has found. A Health and

Report: Serious Case Review – Lilly Hanrahan – Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter6th October 2021Reports & Resources

This independent review focuses on the tragic death of Lilly Hanrahan, a 21-month-old child in November 2017 as a result of catastrophic brain injuries following a violent assault. The child’s

NHS Trust apologises after coroner says misdiagnosis directly contributed to academic’s death

By Tom Wilkinson, Reporter6th October 2021News England

Hospital bosses have apologised after a coroner found that misdiagnosis and a missed opportunity for treatment directly contributed to the death of a respected academic and former government adviser. Rural

Children’s hospital ‘ceilings were collapsing’ and ‘leaks everywhere’, says relative of cancer patient

By Katharine Hay, Reporter6th October 2021News Scotland

A family member of a young cancer patient receiving treatment at a children’s hospital said the building “was not fit for purpose”. The witness, who asked to remain anonymous, spent

Tag: Serious / Significant Case Review / Inquest

Inquiry to look into the abuse of children in foster care in Scotland

Parents secure fresh inquest into death of eight-week-old baby son after six years

Former boarding school pupil tells abuse inquiry of cricket bat beating by member of staff

Lord Janner inquiry heard disturbing evidence from alleged child abuse victims

Care home children ‘let down by institutional failings’ with authorities reluctant to investigate claims

Pupils were ‘feral’ at private boarding school with racism and sexism common, inquiry told

Hospital where radiographer died from Covid-19 breached health and safety law over staff face masks

NHS Trust apologises after coroner says misdiagnosis directly contributed to academic’s death

Children’s hospital ‘ceilings were collapsing’ and ‘leaks everywhere’, says relative of cancer patient

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Serious / Significant Case Review / Inquest

Inquiry to look into the abuse of children in foster care in Scotland

Parents secure fresh inquest into death of eight-week-old baby son after six years

Former boarding school pupil tells abuse inquiry of cricket bat beating by member of staff

Lord Janner inquiry heard disturbing evidence from alleged child abuse victims

Care home children ‘let down by institutional failings’ with authorities reluctant to investigate claims

Pupils were ‘feral’ at private boarding school with racism and sexism common, inquiry told

Hospital where radiographer died from Covid-19 breached health and safety law over staff face masks

Report: Serious Case Review – Lilly Hanrahan – Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership

NHS Trust apologises after coroner says misdiagnosis directly contributed to academic’s death

Children’s hospital ‘ceilings were collapsing’ and ‘leaks everywhere’, says relative of cancer patient