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• We can't help children in need if the NSW government neglects its duty of transparency

  17-07-2018 20:00
  These children are lost to the system, and we fear that’s just the beginning of a life of falling between the cracksIn the past fortnight, two major reports have shed light on a sorry state of affairs for two of the most vulnerable cohorts in NSW, children in out-of-home care and homeless youth.
  David Tune’s Independent Review of Out of Home Care in New South Wales and the NSW ombudsman’s report More than shelter, addressing legal and policy gaps in supporting homeless children
  
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• Clare in the community: the power of suggestion

  17-07-2018 16:00
  Clare tells Brian what to think Continue reading...
  
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• Back pay ruling hands care providers a lifeline, but what happens next?

  17-07-2018 15:02
  The decision on sleep-in shifts has averted a crisis but an appeal could reignite uncertainty about the viability of the sectorThe court of appeal handed care providers a lifeline last week, ruling that they do not have to pay staff the national minimum wage (NMW) for sleep-in shifts. Related: Charity commission head urged to mediate in row over care workers' payRelated: Sign up for the Society Weekly email newsletterContinue reading...
  
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• Banbury care home staff celebrate ‘Outstanding’ result!

  17-07-2018 10:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Anchor’s care home, The Ridings in Banbury, Oxfordshire was celebrating this month as it has been classed as ‘outstanding’ in its responsiveness category by regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC).  The other key sections of the home remained as ‘good’. This unannounced comprehensive inspection took place in March and April this year. The Riding’s met the requirements of the legislation at this time and was given an overall rating of ‘good&rsquo
  
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• Work is underway on £16million Merseyside care village

  17-07-2018 09:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Site clearance is underway in Birkdale, Merseyside, prior to the construction of the latest £16 million state-of-the-art development on behalf of care village operator, Belong. 
   
  Once completed, the new development will provide high-specification accommodation for over 100 people and will feature a 74-bed village, divided into six households, providing 24-hour care and nursing support. In addition, the village will offer 30 one and two bedroom independent living apartments, toge
  
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• Leicester care service rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission

  17-07-2018 08:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Care Quality Commission has found the quality of care provided by MacIntyre Leicester LifeLong Learning, to be Outstanding following an inspection in May. 
   
  MacIntyre Leicester LifeLong Learning provides care and support to people living in their own homes and for people living in a house of multi-occupation shared by other people in Leicester and Chesterfield.
   
  Inspectors found staff were caring and compassionate and people were being provided with safe, responsive, caring,
  
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• While Brexit dominates, the crisis in social care is deepening | Polly Toynbee

  17-07-2018 06:59
  Care workers are reeling after their night-shift pay claim was reversed. No wonder 50% are quittingThe great Brexit calamity blows everything else away. Nothing gets done and serious crises are left mouldering by this absentee government. At least Brexit warfare distracts from the dilapidations of never-ending austerity. Top of the heap of festering neglect is social care, disappearing for escalating numbers of old people as stricken councils cut back, care homes close, and over 1.4 million are
  
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• Artificial intelligence will be net UK jobs creator, finds report

  17-07-2018 01:01
  AI and robotics forecast to generate 7.2m jobs, more than will be lost due to automation Artificial intelligence is set to create more than 7m new UK jobs in healthcare, science and education by 2037, more than making up for the jobs lost in manufacturing and other sectors through automation, according to a report.A report from PricewaterhouseCoopers argued that AI would create slightly more jobs (7.2m) than it displaced (7m) by boosting economic growth. The firm estimated about 20% of jobs woul
  
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