Carers articles
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Cornwall carer has young adults she supports as bridesmaids at wedding
Kayrin Callaghan, 31, had the young adults she supports at work walk her down the aisle
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East Lothian carer who turned up to work drunk struck off by watchdog
An East Lothian carer who turned up to work drunk has been banned from the sector. Louise Skinner was working as a care assistant at Tranent Care Home when she ‘placed residents at risk of harm’ by carrying out her duties intoxicated. She denied the actions, which took place on September 12, 2022, throughout an investigation by the Scottish Social Services Council. Those behind the probe suspected she may have continued to booze throughout her shift. A report by the watchdog stated that...
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Labour Day: Hong Kong carers in subdivided flats spend an average of 11 hours daily on unpaid labour, survey finds
Carers living in subdivided flats spend an average of 11 hours on weekdays taking care of their children, partners or parents, a survey has revealed, highlighting the issue of unpaid labour in the city’s disadvantaged community. Among the 317 caregivers interviewed, most of them were full-time carers while some had jobs. A total of 92 […]