Tag: Social Work

Social worker who allegedly fabricated a Phd faces ban from profession

A SOCIAL worker is accused of maintaining a lie that she held a Phd - even giving evidence as a “doctor” in parliament. Susan Stewart...

Senior care worker struck off after claiming mileage equivalent of Edinburgh to Baghdad

A SENIOR childcare boss has been struck off after faking mileage the equivalent of driving from Edinburgh to Baghdad. Kubeshni Gounder has been charged by...

Care worker struck off for leaving vulnerable couple in soiled bed

A CARE worker has been struck off after leaving a vulnerable woman and her partner in a soiled bed overnight. Claire O’Brien accompanied a dependent...

Top social worker warns cuts increase risk of tragedies

ONE of Scotland’s most senior social workers has warned that funding cuts have increased the risk of tragedies involving children. An inquiry led by Edinburgh...

Besotted social worker wanted to use book of love poems as evidence against striking him off

A SOCIAL worker tried to use his book of love poems about a former client as evidence that he should not be struck off. Brian...

Council takes away workers’ desks in cost cutting drive

By Kirsty Topping THOUSANDS of staff at a Scots council are to be made to work from home in a bid to save money. Edinburgh council...

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