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Autistic Man, 25, Dies After Balcony Fall Following Argument with Carer Monday, December 15, 2025 autism suicide care coroner mentalhealth riskassessment hospitality welfare disability tragicdeath A coroner has criticised the behavior of a carer who argued with Jamie Cole, a 25-year-old autistic man, hours before he tragically died from a fall off a hotel balcony in Tenerife. Jamie, from Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, … Read More
Autistic Man Dies After Fall From Holiday Balcony Following Argument with Carer Monday, December 15, 2025 autism suicide care coroner mentalhealth riskassessment support tragedy tenerife responsibility A coroner has criticised a carer’s conduct in the hours leading up to the death of Jamie Cole, a 25-year-old autistic man from Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. Jamie fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Tenerife after an … Read More
Finances 'Red' at Every Council as SEND Debts Spiral, Warn Auditors Monday, December 1, 2025 send localgovernment finance audit northsomerset council deficit budget care debt Auditors working with local governments are reporting unprecedented financial strain, marking every council’s finances as “red” amid rising debts in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and social … Read More
Council Faces £8 Million Annual Bill for Care of Just Ten Children Wednesday, November 26, 2025 children care council spending privatisation education disability government socialcare funding Bath and North East Somerset Council has revealed it spends a staggering £8 million annually on the care of just ten children, highlighting a severe financial strain on local services. This revelation has fueled calls from … Read More