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Standard operating cruelty: When the family police steal more than Social Security checks

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Photo by Alan Levine When children are taken from their parents forever and those children are adopted by strangers, the parents often want to leave their children something to remember them by, perhaps a cherished keepsake or a family photo from happier times. So they give these personal effects to the family police agency to pass on to the children.

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CQC ‘not fit for purpose’, says Streeting, in wake of damning report

Community Care

The Care Quality Commission is “not fit for purpose”, health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has declared, after a damning report found significant failings within the regulator. These were hampering its ability to identify poor performance at the services it regulates, residential homes, nursing homes and domiciliary care providers, found the interim report of Dr Penny Dash’s review of the CQC.

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Cost of England’s four biggest killer diseases could hit £86bn by 2050

The Guardian

Study predicts overall economic cost of cancer, heart disease, dementia and stroke will rise by 61% The cost of England’s four biggest killer diseases could rise to £86bn a year by 2050, prompting calls for a crackdown on alcohol, junk food and smoking. The ageing population means the annual cost of cancer, heart disease, dementia and stroke combined will go from the £51.9bn recorded in 2018 to £85.6bn in 2050 – a rise of 61%.

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As the Dust Begins to Settle

Beyond Advocacy

The political landscape appears to be a swirling sandstorm with Kamala Harris’s ascension to the top spot of the Democratic ticket. After agonizing weeks of waiting to see if President Biden would accept the bleak prognosis for his reelection, he finally gracefully capitulated and gave a full-throated endorsement of his vice president. I was attending the 90 th birthday celebration for former Congressman Edolphus “Ed” Towns when the news broke.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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England’s health watchdog ‘not fit for purpose’, says Wes Streeting

The Guardian

Health secretary’s comments follow finding that Care Quality Commission struggling to identify performance issues in hospitals and care homes Wes Streeting has called England’s healthcare watchdog “not fit for purpose” after an interim report found significant failings were hampering its ability to identify poor performance at hospitals, care homes and GP practices.