Tag #Social Care

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Mencap to Cut Services Due to Funding Crisis

Facing a £18 million annual cost increase due to National Insurance and minimum wage rises, Mencap, a leading UK charity supporting people with learning disabilities, may stop at least 60 services impacting 200 individuals and 400 employees.

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No Poverty
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£75 Million Tax Hike Threatens Scottish Charities

The UK government's planned increase in employer National Insurance contributions will cost Scottish charities an estimated £75 million, potentially forcing service cuts and job losses across hospices, homelessness organizations, and social care providers, who warn of turning away patients and clien...

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Dementia Center Closure Sparks Outrage

A daughter discovers the closure of her mother's dementia respite center via Facebook, sparking outrage over Derbyshire County Council's cost-cutting measures.

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East Renfrewshire Council Delays Social Care Charges Decision

East Renfrewshire Council deferred a decision on introducing £20-per-hour charges for non-residential social care services until February 2025, following a public outcry and a petition signed by almost 1,000 people, amid concerns about the impact on vulnerable residents and social isolation.

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Six Dead in Altai Social Center Poisoning; Director Arrested

A mass poisoning at Rubicon social center in Altai Krai's Kalistratiha village killed six and hospitalized 25, revealing inadequate conditions and oversight despite grants and positive reviews; the director, with a criminal past, is under arrest.

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Crisis in England's Adult Social Care

England's adult social care system is in crisis due to funding shortages and rising costs, leading to cuts and long waiting lists.

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