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Third care home run by a company at the centre of allegations of abuse against vulnerable is to close
Arden Vale becomes third Castlebeck care home to close
A third care home run by a company at the centre of allegations of abuse against vulnerable patients is to close, it has been announced.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said Castlebeck had agreed to close Arden Vale, in Meriden, near Coventry, by next Thursday.
What is adult social care?
Adult social care
Adult social care refers to a system of support designed to maintain and promote the independence and well-being of disabled and older people, and informal carers.
While often associated with the provision of personal care and accommodation, it also includes support to help people perform parenting roles, participate in their communities and manage other day-to-day affairs.
Disabled woman not allowed on bus with her wheelchair
Disabled woman left in the rain by bus drivers
Lucy Wright Wednesday, August 17, 2011
6:30 AM
A disabled woman has told of her anger after two bus drivers refused to let her board and left her waiting in the pouring rain.
Gail Baverstock, 60, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, was forced to wait an hour and a half before a driver helped her. She said that two buses showing the disabled badge pulled up and after everyone had boarded, she moved so the drivers could lower the ramp, but instead they ignored her and closed the door. Bus company First says it has “taken the appropriate action” against the drivers.
