Day: 31 July 2023

Revealed: ‘Monster’ care worker raped elderly dementia patients – but authorities don’t know how many – The Independent

Posted July 31st, 2023 in abuse of position of trust, care homes, care workers, elderly, fines, news, police, professional conduct, rape, sexual offences, statistics by tracey

‘Three police officers probed over allegations they failed to investigate initial reports of rape and sexual abuse by care worker.’

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The Independent, 29th July 2023

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UK retail financial services set for biggest overhaul in 20 years – The Guardian

Posted July 31st, 2023 in consumer protection, financial regulation, financial services ombudsman, news by tracey

‘The biggest regulatory shake-up of UK retail financial services for two decades will come into force on Monday in an effort to crack down on rip-offs and poor customer service.’

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The Guardian, 31st July 2023

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NHS midwife sacked for claiming terrorists could poison baby milk – BBC News

Posted July 31st, 2023 in breastfeeding, children, disciplinary procedures, families, hospitals, midwives, news, professional conduct, terrorism by tracey

‘A midwife who told a patient that terrorists could contaminate milk formula to “kill the babies” has been struck off.’

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BBC News, 30th July 2023

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