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Social care on the brink of collapse and in need of ‘urgent funding’

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21/01/25

Social care on the brink of collapse and in need of ‘urgent funding’

The UK's adult social care sector is ‘teetering on the brink of collapse’, according to the learning disability charity Hft and Care England.

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Barry Keoghan heads campaign to prioritise children’s care internationally

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20/01/25

Barry Keoghan heads campaign to prioritise children’s care internationally

Alongside ambassador Barry Keoghan, the Foreign Secretary will lead a campaign to advocate for family-based care for all children across the globe.

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Home Secretary announces 'rapid national audit' into grooming gangs

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17/01/25

Home Secretary announces 'rapid national audit' into grooming gangs

Following weeks of pressure, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced 'rapid national audit' into grooming gangs, as well as new local inquiries.

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Local authorities awarded top Ofsted rating for unprecedented third time

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16/01/25

Local authorities awarded top Ofsted rating for unprecedented third time

Westminster Council and Kensington and Chelsea Council – who provide joint children’s services – have become the first in the country to receive three consecutive Outstanding ratings.

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Poor parental mental health overtakes domestic abuse as most common factor in assessments

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15/01/25

Poor parental mental health overtakes domestic abuse as most common factor in assessments

A new report finds that, for the first time, poor parental mental health has overtaken domestic abuse as the most common factor in children’s social care assessments.

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Young people with diagnosable mental health disorders not receiving timely help

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14/01/25

Young people with diagnosable mental health disorders not receiving timely help

New research finds that many children and young people with diagnosable mental health disorders are not receiving timely help.

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Risk of domestic abuse increases over time for those exposed to childhood maltreatment

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13/01/25

Risk of domestic abuse increases over time for those exposed to childhood maltreatment

The risk of experiencing intimate partner violence may accumulate over time among people who experienced childhood maltreatment when they were younger, finds a new study.

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Department for Education introduces paid kinship care leave for its staff

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10/01/25

Department for Education introduces paid kinship care leave for its staff

The department becomes the first in the government to introduce paid “kinship care leave” for employees caring for the child of a family member or friend.

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Social care on the brink of collapse and in need of ‘urgent funding’

Social care on the brink of collapse and in need of ‘urgent funding’

Barry Keoghan heads campaign to prioritise children’s care internationally

Barry Keoghan heads campaign to prioritise children’s care internationally

Home Secretary announces 'rapid national audit' into grooming gangs

Home Secretary announces 'rapid national audit' into grooming gangs

Local authorities awarded top Ofsted rating for unprecedented third time

Local authorities awarded top Ofsted rating for unprecedented third time

Poor parental mental health overtakes domestic abuse as most common factor in assessments

Poor parental mental health overtakes domestic abuse as most common factor in assessments

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