Four care workers admit assaults on care home resident

Four men have today admitted charges in connection with two assaults at a Lincolnshire care home.

lincsonline.co.uk

Social care reform must address where capacity is most needed

"Care deserts" are emerging across England. The government's social care reforms cannot afford to ignore them

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Funding boost brings 30 more school places for SEND children in Milton Keynes

Thirty local children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have a new specialist place thanks to extra funding shared by Milton Keynes City Council.

miltonkeynes.co.uk

Autism: Mum cannot understand why son placed on Child Protection Register

Danielle McQuillan said she does not understand why her son, who has autism and severe learning disabilities, was registered.

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What does good communication look like for adults with learning…

In this blog, Emily Urwin a research assistant on the e Improving Communication with Adults with Learning Disabilities (ICALD) study discusses a series of work packages which explored what helps…

kcl.ac.uk

How can bosses improve worker's mental health?

Having overcome her own struggles, Emily Pearson is hoping to help companies help their workers.

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Catherine joins Prince William at suicide prevention campaign

The prince's new project aims to use the reach of sport to raise awareness about suicide and to show people the help available in a crisis.

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DWP 'threshold' advice for people with ADHD and autism - your rights

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued guidance that could help many workers who are not even aware they have a condition

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Unpaid carers in Devon given boxes of wellbeing treats

Unpaid carers are given gift boxes in recognition of the support they give others.

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Council-run Brushwood House care home "not caring" says regulator

A damning inspection report into a care home run by Liverpool city council finds 50 safeguarding concerns in 6 months.

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Most councils don't provide care leaver practitioners with accredited training, finds research - Community Care

Charity calls for personal adviser role to be regulated and require accredited qualifications after finding training gap

communitycare.co.uk

Two Coventry mums set up new SEND centre for families

A new community hub for children and families with additional needs will open in October.

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City Council boosts local support for SEND | Milton Keynes City Council

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New survey finds public support for disability benefits remains strong - Learning Disability Today

A British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey has found that public support for disability benefits remains strong across the political spectrum.

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Former Huntercombe Hospital patient's Court of Appeal claim fails

The hospital cared for children between the ages of 12 and 18 and was shut for a final time in 2023.

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It’s now cheaper to live in Milan than Manchester

One month of living costs in London equates to five months in Thailand’s Chiang Mai

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Orchestras For All helps man with autism feel he belongs

Since joining the group, the man has grown in confidence and is now holds a Guinness World Record.

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‘Why was mum in clothes you could wear in the winter?’: family seeks answers after care home heatstroke death

Thousands died because of this summer’s extreme hot weather – a product of the climate crisis. Anita Bazell, taken to hospital during June’s heatwave with a body temperature of 41.2C, was one of them

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Chepstow nurse said man with dementia 'didn't need birthday cake'

Rossita Petkova is struck off after saying the care home resident wouldn't know it was his birthday.

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Councils pay more than £125m a year placing vulnerable children in illegal care homes in England

Exclusive: Booming industry of businesses profit from shortage of beds for most at-risk children

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Protest against 'callous' cuts to Oxfordshire's adult social care

Campaigners are opposing £1.8m of disability cuts from Oxfordshire County Council's budget.

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DWP to cancel driving licences for thousands on benefits in days in crackdown

The DWP could temporarily disqualify people from holding a driving licence

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Low turnout threatens Commons vote on assisted dying, say MPs

Backers seek support for second attempt to get law through House of Lords after ‘undemocratic’ rejection last year

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Sandwich carers feeling strain as over one million struggle for a break

High numbers of sandwich carers are feeling the strain of caring for an adult relative, partner or friend, while also looking after dependent children, according to new data. Many are unable to take a...

carehomeprofessional.com

Pupils with Send plans in England likely to double to one in 10 in rush for support

Schools and councils express financial concerns as EHCP applications surge before potential change in provision

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Mental health groups have ‘failed to acknowledge’ risk of violence, says Mind chief

Sector has avoided issue because of stigma fears, expert warns ahead of closure of Nottingham attacks inquiry

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New assisted dying estimates show bill is not fit for purpose

In less than a week, the revived assisted dying bill will be voted on in the Commons. The updated impact assessment, released last week, paints a dark picture of a future in England and Wales if the l...

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Therapy dogs: How can they be trained to help children?

Support dogs can help calm autistic people, monitor blood sugar and help with mobility.

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