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Daphne McKenna obituary

30-10-2020 20:06

My wife, Daphne McKenna, who has died aged 65 in an accident, had a passionate, lifelong commitment to social work, child protection and mental health. She started out as a psychiatric nursing assistant at Cane Hill hospital, Surrey, in 1977, before moving to Lewisham social services in south London as a trainee social worker in 1979. Subsequent roles included team manager, child protection conference chair, independent reviewing officer and development lead for the Integrated Children’s S

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'Halo effect' protected Greville Janner from child abuse claims, inquiry told

30-10-2020 16:27

Alleged victims’ lawyers accuse police, CPS and social services of ‘perfect storm of failure’Greville Janner enjoyed “the halo effect” of being a prominent politician which meant he was in effect protected for years from being prosecuted over allegations he abused vulnerable children, an inquiry has heard.Lawyers for the alleged victims of the Labour peer told the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse (IICSA) that there was a “culture of deference”

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Aspirin use best for those with high coronary calcium, low risk of bleeding

30-10-2020 16:18

An X-ray test commonly used to assess hardening of the arteries could help doctors decide whether the benefits of taking aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke outweigh the risks of bleeding from its use, research suggests.

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Plymouth supported living service helps Mish to live her best life!

30-10-2020 08:30 via feedproxy.google.com

Mish Burchell, a resident at Klein House in Plymouth, is being supported to live a full and active life, despite major health problems.

Mish, 56, who lives with a number of both physical and mental complications, including bipolar disorder, is encouraged to live independently, go out every day, and enjoy walks on Dartmoor, in order to help manage her conditions.

She has lived at the home, which is based on Albert Road, for 10 years with one other resident. They have individual flat

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Northamptonshire care home unveils ‘Magic Table’

30-10-2020 06:23 via feedproxy.google.com

Residents at a care home in Corby are making full use of a new piece of innovative technology that has been purchased following a year-long fundraising effort.
Sandalwood Court, which is run by Shaw healthcare, recently took delivery of a 40-inch digital activity table, also known as a “Magic Table”. The portable device is particularly beneficial for older residents, especially those living with dementia, and helps to improve their personal wellbeing by engaging sensory skills, encou

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