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Investigation finds care agency’s recruitment practices unlawful

A care agency used unlawful pre-employment health questions on its job application form, an investigation by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has found.

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Funding for councils to support care leavers

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Public perception of social care improves but staff turnover remains high

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Creating opportunities to connect

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Child missed three months of education because of council delays

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Mandating the Covid-19 vaccine for adult social care staff

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Levelling up strategy ‘favours prosperous rural areas over deprived communities’

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Tackling tech poverty in disadvantaged children

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Scottish foster carer enquiries double during the pandemic

Foster carer enquiries in Scotland have increased by 225% since the pandemic began, according to a leading charity.

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Reuniting people with learning disabilities and their loved ones

Adult Headlines

Award to recognise exceptional practice in adult social care

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Emergency admissions from dementia care failures soaring

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Take action for dementia

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75% of children living in poverty in working households

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Care provider’s approach to training recognised nationally

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Child misses school year because of council failures