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      Social care staff shortages putting patient safety at risk, say NHS bosses

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      Adult social care vacancies up 52% over past year

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      Drop in adult social workers employed by councils as vacancies and turnover mount

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      Sharp rise in children’s social workers leaving council roles, government figures show

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      ‘Grim, difficult and relentless’: stark social care staffing pressures revealed in latest data

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      Mandatory vaccination enforced in care homes amid mounting staff gaps and job loss warnings

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      Experienced care staff earn 6p an hour more than newcomers

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      ‘Inadequate’ councils four times as reliant on agency social workers as highest rated authorities

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      Inspections, restructuring or a challenging job market: what is behind the rise in agency social workers?

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