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Conference Highlights Region as Leader in Social Care

A conference held in Southampton last week examined how the private, public and third sector could work together to make David Cameron’s Big Society concept a reality and make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable people. The meeting, organised by ROCC, brought together leading figures in the sector and highlighted the extent of the expertise in the region, which is set to be at the forefront of social care...

Isle of Wight Council acting with "naive incompetence" over cuts

Plan to cut Supporting People budget purely an accounting measure; council made no consideration of human factors and the risk this presents to lives on the Island.
The Isle of Wight Council is facing fierce criticism from the housing and support sector after slashing their budget in half for support for the most vulnerable people on the island. A council cabinet meeting is being held tonight to discuss the...