Inquest finds ‘gross failures’ in hospital death of Downs Syndrome man
A coroner has concluded that gross failure by a hospital contributed to the death of a man whose severe constipation meant he had to have 10kg of faeces removed from
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Social worker serving 15 years over historic sexual conviction struck off register
Social worker Bernard Waring has been struck off the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Register on grounds of a conviction whilst employed by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
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Suffolk domiciliary care agency rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission
The Care Quality Commission has found the quality of care provided by Seckford Almshouses to be Outstanding overall following an inspection carried out in March. Seckford AlmsHouses is registered as
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Third Sir Clement Freud victim comes forward and calls for knighthood to be stripped
A third woman who claims Sir Clement Freud sexually abused her has called for his knighthood to be revoked. Vicky Hayes, 64, said the late Liberal politician should be stripped
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Singer Ed Sheeran opens suite in care home in his home town
Ed Sheeran visited residents at a care home in his home town as he cut the ribbon for their new, aptly named suite, the Sheeran Suite. Global superstar Sheeran visited
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Lack of mental health beds ‘national disgrace’ as weekend sees none available
There were no beds for mental health patients available anywhere in England for a period of time this weekend when an NHS trust enquired, its medical director has said. The
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Care UK open three new care homes across East Anglia
July saw a trio of new, state-of-the-art homes added to Care UK’s portfolio of care homes in East Anglia. The first residents arrived at Cavell Court (pictured) – a new
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New apprenticeship integrates health and social care services
A new one-year apprenticeship which integrates health and social care services is being launched in Suffolk in September. The rotational apprenticeship will give apprentices the opportunity to work in different
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Suspended jail term for man who abused adoption social worker
A man who was abusive to a social services manager after his son was placed for adoption has been given a suspended jail term. Kaine Hancock was given a six-month
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Study finds new services help to cut numbers of ‘repeat’ care cases
Two new services designed to cut the number of children being removed into care, do work – saving money and transforming lives. This is the conclusion of an interdisciplinary team
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