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14 years ago
Review of vulnerable adult protection in NI
There will be a review of vulnerable adult protection in Northern Ireland Edwin Poots The Northern Ireland Health Minister is looking into creating new policy to ensure the protection of vulnerable adults in care His announcement of a review of the system came after the number of people alleging abuse against vulnerable adults was revealed to be Continue reading Review of vulnerable adult protection in NI...
External news
14 years ago
Welsh Government focus on School safeguarding
The Welsh Government is calling for urgent action to improve education services in Pembrokeshire following two highly critical reports One identified serious failings in procedures to protect children from abuse the other criticised the quality of education services Education Minister Leighton Andrews told Pembrokeshire council it has two months to come up with an action plan He Continue reading Welsh Government focus on School safeguarding...
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2024 years ago
Child protection enquiries reach record levels, reveals official figures
The number of child protection enquiries reached record levels in - as referrals to children's social care surged in the wake of the removal of Covid restrictions Social workers carried out more enquiries under section of the Children...