Archive for October 2024

The report said the council had made the area “a more attractive place to work” and permanent staff numbers had risen from 30% to 70%. “Newer workers told inspectors that they chose North East Lincolnshire because they are excited by the noticeable changes and want to be part of the improvements for children,” the report said.

More pensioners will die because of the decision to withdraw the winter fuel payment, Wales’ older people’s commissioner has said. Rhian Bowen-Davies said UK ministers needed to reverse the decision that will see 90% of pensioners between 66 and 79 lose the payment.

The Chairs of the National Adult PSW Network respond to concerns regarding Social Work England’s decision to not review a sample of CPD records following current registration renewal period.

The more men are concerned about appearing masculine, the less likely they will forgive a co-worker for a transgression such as missing an important meeting, a study has found. What’s more, such men are also more likely seek revenge or avoid the transgressor, which contributes to an unhealthy and less effective work environment.

Twenty-five years of policy show that social support helps people thrive – and doesn’t disincentivise work. Above: Two people react to the police ‘cleanup’ operation of a tent encampment in Edmonton, Canada.

The uninsured rate for children rose, however, jumping from 5.4% in 2022 to 5.8%, with about 4.4 million children lacking coverage in 2023. Coverage fell for children of all races and ethnicities, but dropped the most among Hispanic children, 9.4% of whom lacked insurance last year. About 4.8% of Black children were uninsured, as were 4.4% of white children and 4.2% of Asian children.