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Philippa Lynch
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21 Jun 2017 - 08:57

null 'Buried alive': the old men stuck in Britain’s prisons

They can’t manage the stairs, so they can’t exercise, or go to classes. They’re afraid to shower in case they fall. The ones with dementia don’t even know where they are. Is this any way to deal with elderly offenders? Guardian article, 20 June 2017 by Amelia Hill A combination of harsh sentencing policies and an ageing population has produced a startling effect: prisons are now the UK’s... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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18 Aug 2015 - 16:35

null Findings from the 4th Care Act Stocktake published

Findings from the fourth Care Act stocktake which took place during May and June 2015 are now published on the LGA website. All councils responded to the stocktake and results show that overall it is a positive picture for changes under social care reforms from April 2015 but there are increasing concerns around some areas of implementation. Councils’ confidence in their ability to... See more
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