The Health Secretary has given social care providers his word that the Government will deliver reforms to put the sector on a “firm footing for the years to come”. Reflecting
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Council workers have voted in favour of strike action over what one union described as an “inadequate pay offer” from the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (Cosla). Members of Unison,
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The number of referrals made by a child abuse helpline to authorities has increased by more than a third during the pandemic, latest figures show. The NSPCC made 2,476 referrals
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Sir Simon Stevens is to be appointed to the House of Lords after announcing that he plans to quit his position as NHS England chief executive in the summer, No
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Care workers who help vulnerable people to visit sex workers will not be breaking the law, a senior judge has said. In a landmark ruling, a judge in the Court
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People in Moray are being warned to follow coronavirus rules to avoid creating a “perfect storm” as lockdown eases amid a surge in cases in the region. NHS Grampian said
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Abuse victim Gary Cliffe has called for tougher legislation to weed out those who use sport to target vulnerable people. Cliffe (pictured) was sexually abused as a schoolboy by coach
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Arlene Foster has described serving the people of Northern Ireland as the privilege of her life as she announced her resignation as DUP leader and Stormont First Minister. Mrs Foster
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Progress on a cross-department strategy to stop domestic and sexual violence and abuse in Northern Ireland has been published. Ministers for Health, Justice, Communities, Education and Finance have published an
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New guidance that will facilitate increased visiting in care settings is being finalised, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced. The new guidance is being updated for visiting hospitals, hospices &
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