Healthwatch Cornwall warns adult social care at risk as coastguard pay cut looms

A Healthwatch Cornwall report drawing on testimony from 175 care workers and 25 providers has raised alarms about the safety and quality of adult social care in Cornwall, while councillors face calls to oppose a Maritime and Coastguard Agency plan to axe £11-per-hour call-out payments for rescue teams from September. A Padstow restaurant also pleaded guilty to five health and safety offences over indoor charcoal grill use.

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Worrying report into Cornwall's adult social care is 'wake-up call' - Cornwall Live

A Healthwatch Cornwall report based on input from 175 care workers and 25 providers found growing pressures threatening the quality and safety of adult social care in Cornwall.

Why it matters: With 175 care workers and 25 providers contributing, the report provides a broad evidence base that may pressure Cornwall Council and commissioners to act on staffing and quality concerns.

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Cornwall restaurant ignored ban on using 'deadly' indoor grill - Cornwall Live

Padstow restaurant The Pickled Plate pleaded guilty to five health and safety offences after ignoring Cornwall Council advice against using a charcoal grill indoors.

Why it matters: The guilty plea signals enforcement action against hospitality businesses that disregard safety advice, with potential deterrent effect across the sector.

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Cornwall Council urged to fight controversial coastguard pay axe - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council has been urged to write to the government opposing the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's proposal to remove £11-per-hour call-out payments for rescue teams from September.

Why it matters: Removal of the £11-per-hour call-out rate from September could affect volunteer rescue team recruitment and retention along Cornwall's extensive coastline.

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