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Jane Downs
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Journalist, BBC News
Newcastle upon Tyne
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By Jane Downs Verified| BBC Verified Three perspectives on how to fix social careBy Jane Downs, Reporter, North East Investigations • Philippa Goymer, Senior reporter, North East InvestigationsFamily photographPat was diagnosed with dementia in 2010 and her health declined whilst in nursing careOne in five care homes in England is now rated "requires improvement" or "inadequate" by the watchdog the Care Quality Commission (CQC). In one home, a resident fell 32 times in only 11 months.
By Jane Downs Verified| BBC Verified In December 1988, terrorists blew up a passenger jet over the Scottish town of Lockerbie, killing 270 people in the air and on the ground. Historians have been recording the experiences of those who responded to the atrocity. They shared some of their stories with the BBC. On 21 December 1988, Brian Wright was working as an air traffic controller at Teesside Airport. He didn't know it, but he was about to become one of the first people to realise the Lockerbie bombing had taken place.
By Jane Downs Verified| BBC Verified Three perspectives on how to fix social careBy Jane Downs, Reporter, North East Investigations • Philippa Goymer, Senior reporter, North East InvestigationsFamily photographPat was diagnosed with dementia in 2010 and her health declined whilst in nursing careOne in five care homes in England is now rated "requires improvement" or "inadequate" by the watchdog the Care Quality Commission (CQC). In one home, a resident fell 32 times in only 11 months.
Company Info
BBC News
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the world's oldest national broadcasting organization and the largest public service broadcaster in the UK. Founded in 1922 as the British Broadcasting Company, it became a public corporation in 1927. Headquartered in London, the BBC operates under a royal charter, ensuring its editorial independence while being funded through television license fees. The BBC provides a wide range of content across various platforms. It offers radio services, having launched its first broadcast in 1922, and began regular television services in 1936. The organization also features digital offerings, including BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds, along with a global news network that broadcasts in over 40 languages. Additionally, the BBC produces educational content, such as documentaries and initiatives like BBC Bitesize, aimed at learners. The BBC serves both domestic audiences in the UK and international viewers through its digital platforms.
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Founded: 1922