Health Secretary apologises to tragic baby’s parents over NHS failings
Jeremy Hunt has apologised to the parents of a baby who died, saying they were “let down in the worst possible way” by the NHS. In a statement to MPs,
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University social work academy aims to strengthen care across Gloucestershire
A partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire County Council is strengthening social care in the county. The university and county council are working collaboratively to organise a series
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Care worker who sexually abused elderly victims has jail sentence increased
A “depraved” carer who filmed herself sexually abusing elderly victims at a residential home and shared the footage with her boyfriend has had five years added to her prison sentence.
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Parents slam police and social services over ‘disastrous’ treatment of killer
The parents of murdered teenager Georgia Williams have attacked “disastrous” failings identified by a serious case review into previous attacks carried out by her killer. A serious case review into
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South West force told to make immediate improvements on child sexual abuse
A police force has been ordered to make immediate improvements after a watchdog found it had an “inconsistent” response to child sexual exploitation. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) said
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Domineering charity boss ‘secured contracts for son to buy house’
The “domineering” founder of an international aid charity fronted by the Duchess of Cornwall secured lucrative contracts for his son so he could buy a new house, a court has
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New Essex research trial offers free online therapy for depression
Researchers from the University of Exeter have launched a large-scale research study to improve understanding of treatments that are currently offered to people with depression. The aim of the trial
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