As a care worker – this article from the Guardian about an undercover investigation into standards in care homes brought tears to my eyes. It also makes me incredibly angry that our loved ones are at the mercy of people who run care homes, some of whom clearly shouldn’t be allowed this responsibility.
Michelle Mitchell, charity [...]
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Undercover Investigation into Care Homes
Posted May 2nd, 2011 by sharon. Comment (0).
Recession sees increase in mental health problems
Posted June 4th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (1).
The number of people suffering stress, anxiety and depression because of redundancies, job insecurity and pay cuts owing to the recession is soaring, a study published by academics from Roehampton University and the children’s charity Elizabeth Finn Care reveals.
Worries about the effects of the downturn have produced a sharp rise in people experiencing symptoms of [...]
Honiton Hospital Maternity Changes – what do you think?
Posted March 10th, 2010 by sharon. Comments (5).
The Midweek Herald reported on the 17th February that ‘ the hospital’s role will be downgraded to a birthing unit, with new mums sent home the same day – and is such a change is implemented, it will end Honiton Hospital’s long-standing reputation for providing in-patient post-natal care.’
NHS Devon says a change in management of [...]