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06/10/26
Kinship carers given minutes to decide whether to take children into their care
More than seven in 10 kinship carers have little or no time to prepare before taking on the care of a relative’s child, with many left without the practical, financial and emotional support they need, new research has found.
Children's
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01/10/26
The Promise still achievable but Scotland 'should be much further forward’
Oversight Board says Scotland has made progress towards its commitment to care-experienced children, young people and families, but too much remains on paper rather than being experienced in people’s lives.
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30/09/26
PM sets out National Care Service plans to provide free personal care for older people
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has set out plans for a phased National Care Service, with free personal care based on need and changes to the State Pension Triple Lock intended to generate savings to fund the system.
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