Social care insufficient and will get worse, say GPs
Nearly nine in 10 GPs questioned for a survey said they feared that social care services were not providing sufficient care for patients leading to extra pressure on surgeries and
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Tag: Vulnerable Adults
Prison cells being used as substitute for care services, HMIC
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.
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New learning disabilities service opens in Omagh
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
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Engage: Lifespan safeguarding – supporting the whole person across the whole journey
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
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Scots Gov ask people to speak up for vulnerable adults
A new campaign which encourages Scots to act if they think an adult is being harmed, neglected or exploited launched today. The Scottish Government’s ‘Seen something? Say something’ campaign aims
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Report: Suicide risk link to complaints and high staff turnover
A national study of every NHS mental health service in the UK has found that high turnover of staff and more patient complaints could be linked to suicide risk among
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Webwatch – Great Minders
Great Minders is a new online platform which connects elderly people with DBS cleared local carers for general care and companionship. The service is designed to offer elderly or vulnerable
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Commission launched to review psychiatric care for adults
An independent Commission to review the provision of inpatient psychiatric care for adults in England, Wales and Northern Ireland has been launched today. The Commission is chaired by Lord Nigel
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New Belfast project aims to empower vulnerable adults
Northern Ireland Health Minister Jim Wells today launched a new community led initiative that aims to support vulnerable adults to live independently in caring and responsive communities. The ‘Creative Local
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New card scheme helps vulnerable keep safe in Wales
A new registered card scheme to help people with learning disabilities or a mental health condition has been launched in Wales. South Wales Police, Learning Disability Services and Mencap Cymru,
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