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'You just need to be human': Teenager's plea for more foster carers

Jersey's government says teenagers can sometimes be overlooked by the care system and are urging anyone interested in foster care to come forward.

27 Aug

Carers in South London have been accused of falling asleep on the job and ignoring emergency alarms while looking after a sick baby in need of round-the-clock care.

Carers accused of ignoring sick baby needing round-the-clock care

Videos shared with ITV News London also showed a carer continuing to use her mobile phone as baby Ethan pulls on his feeding tube and triggers the alarm.

14 Aug

Key improvements made after concerns over Jersey's secure children's unit

The independent regulator praised staff at Greenfields for their significant time and effort to improve standards.

27 Feb

Home care services to be withdrawn or reduced for dozens of islanders

Jersey's secure unit for children given third improvement notice in a year

'It's like being in prison': disabled patient reveals bed blocking crisis

Basic income trial starts in Wales this week - paying £1,600 a month

Unpaid carers in Wales to get £9m short breaks fund

Wales' unpaid carers to get one-off £500 payment for 'pivotal role' in pandemic

Brighton mother feels 'abandoned' after care for disabled daughter is withdrawn

Council highways workers could be asked to 'cook and clean' to ease care crisis

Care homes entering a 'pit of despair' amid staff shortages and inadequate PPE

The Welsh services under extreme pressure as staff shortages surge

Government to set out long-term vision for social care

Care team plan secret mission to reunite resident with her brother