Les Invalides in Paris, originally established by Louis XIV as a hospice for wounded soldiers, continues to serve as a home and hospital for war victims—now undergoing major renovations while caring for residents like Holocaust survivors and injured veterans, emphasizing a lasting national commitment to their welfare for over 350 years. #LesInvalides #MilitaryHistory #SocialCare #FR #PL #AT #GA #IQ #AF
Les Invalides in Paris, originally established by Louis XIV over 350 years ago as a hospice for wounded soldiers and war victims, is currently undergoing a significant renovation while continuing to provide long-term care for its residents, including Holocaust survivors and victims of modern conflicts, reflecting its enduring commitment to honor and support those who have served. #MilitaryHistory #SocialCare #Renovation #FR #PL #AT #GA #IQ #AF
More than a third of care homes in North East England have not been inspected by the Care Quality Commission since 2021, raising concerns about oversight and accountability in the sector, as the regulator acknowledges the need to increase the frequency of its assessments amidst a growing backlog. #CareQuality #HealthCare #SocialCare #GB
The mother of Valdo Calocane, who committed the Nottingham attacks in June 2023, testified at a public inquiry that the mental health care system failed her son, describing it as "so broken" and expressing her frustration over being left to navigate the system alone while raising concerns about his escalating risks to public safety years before his violent acts. #MentalHealth #PublicInquiry #SocialCare #GB #GW #PT #US
An 85-year-old bed-bound woman, Margo Baxter, is facing relocation to a care home on the mainland due to a shortage of trained carers on the Isle of Mull, prompting her family to step in to provide care amidst concerns for her well-being and quality of end-of-life care. #HealthCare #SocialCare #AgingInPlace #GB #SC
Společnost Connected Health oznámila, že pravděpodobně ukončí poskytování domácí péče v některých venkovských oblastech Severního Irska kvůli nedostatku financí, což povede k dalšímu zhoršení situace v nezávislém sektoru péče, zatímco plány Southern Health Trust na zkrácení času péče a snížení počtu návštěv vystavují ohrožení jak úroveň péče, tak samotné pracovníky. #HomeCare #HealthcareCrisis #SocialCare
A major healthcare company, Connected Health, is likely to withdraw from providing domiciliary care in rural areas of Northern Ireland due to unsustainable funding and rising operational costs, which has been exacerbated by the government's failure to adequately support the independent care sector, leading to reduced home care visit times and a strain on families reliant on these services. #HomeCare #HealthcareCrisis #SocialCare #GB #NI
Parents Marina and Dario Balog from Prelog are urging the Croatian government to provide adequate support and accommodation for their autistic son Erik, who suffers from epilepsy and has been living in a facility in Austria due to a lack of suitable options in Croatia, expressing their desire for their family to reunite after 13 years of separation and emphasizing the need for high-quality and specialized care to ensure Erik's safety and well-being. #DisabilityRights #FamilySupport #SocialCare #HR #AT #SI
