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New research identifies need for loneliness ‘maps’

By Iain MacDonald9th April 2015News England

New research from the University of Kent has identified the need for loneliness ‘maps’ to help charities and public services support those experiencing loneliness. The research informs a new report

New members for the NI Victims and Survivors Service Board

By Iain MacDonald2nd April 2015News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland First Minister Peter D Robinson, MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, MLA have announced the appointment of Mr Oliver Wilkinson (pictured) as Chairperson to the Board of

Statutory guidance: Adult autism strategy

By Iain MacDonald27th March 2015Reports & Resources

This statutory guidance shows how local authorities and NHS organisations should carry out their responsibilities under the Autism Act 2009 to develop services that support and meet the needs of

Lack of progress on learning disabilities ‘indefensible’

By The Press Association27th March 2015News England

Too many children and adults are continuing to go into mental health hospitals and stay there unnecessarily despite the Government promising to change this in light of the Winterbourne View

Caring qualities more important than gender for vulnerable men

By Iain MacDonald27th March 2015News England

A new report has established that personal qualities are more important than gender in support services for vulnerable young men. Commitment, consistency and the ability to form relationships of mutual

Prison cells being used as substitute for care services, HMIC

By The Press Association10th March 2015News England

Children, the mentally unwell and other vulnerable people are being locked in cells because police custody is being used as a substitute for social and health care, inspectors have said.

New learning disabilities service opens in Omagh

By Iain MacDonald5th March 2015News Northern Ireland

Adults with learning disabilities in Omagh are being supported to live full lives in a new housing scheme officially opened by the Northern Ireland’s Social Development Minister, Mervyn Storey. The

Engage: Lifespan safeguarding – supporting the whole person across the whole journey

By Lindsey Pike2nd March 2015Engage

It’s time to think about how we can accompany someone on their life journey when it comes to safeguarding, in order to make sure they get the best support. But

Tag: Vulnerable Adults

New research identifies need for loneliness ‘maps’

New members for the NI Victims and Survivors Service Board

Statutory guidance: Adult autism strategy

Lack of progress on learning disabilities ‘indefensible’

Caring qualities more important than gender for vulnerable men

Prison cells being used as substitute for care services, HMIC

New learning disabilities service opens in Omagh

Engage: Lifespan safeguarding – supporting the whole person across the whole journey

Mother’s anger after coroner finds Army failures contributed to Jaysley’s death

Thirty councils in severe financial distress granted support to protect services

More than half of councils face insolvency over special needs spending – survey

Man with Down’s syndrome died after care worker ‘landed on him’ in swimming pool

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Tag: Vulnerable Adults

New research identifies need for loneliness ‘maps’

New members for the NI Victims and Survivors Service Board

Report: Approaches to social care prevention in a time of austerity

Statutory guidance: Adult autism strategy

Lack of progress on learning disabilities ‘indefensible’

Caring qualities more important than gender for vulnerable men

Social care insufficient and will get worse, say GPs

Prison cells being used as substitute for care services, HMIC

New learning disabilities service opens in Omagh

Engage: Lifespan safeguarding – supporting the whole person across the whole journey