More than 70 health organisations have told the Prime Minister they are “deeply concerned” about the Government’s plans to scrap and replace Public Health England (PHE). In a joint statement
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The suicide rate for men in England and Wales in 2019 was the highest for two decades, official figures show. New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), published
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New figures show the SNP has failed to improve the educational attainment of looked-after children, Scottish Labour has said. An official report released on Tuesday said the proportion of care-experienced
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Lockdown measures have been reimposed around Glasgow and western parts of Scotland as coronavirus cases rise. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the move after 66 new positive tests were recorded
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A stroke charity has called on the Scottish Government to put in place a long-term plan for care. Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) said a proposal which brings together
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Same-sex couples in Northern Ireland can apply to have a religious wedding ceremony following a change in the law. From Tuesday, couples will be able to register to marry in
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The number of children and young people being referred for specialist mental health help fell by more than 55% in first three months of the Covid-19 pandemic. New figures show
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Nicola Sturgeon has announced a review of adult social care with the aim of creating a National Care Service in Scotland. The First Minister said the service could be a
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Marcus Rashford is spearheading a task force on the issue of child food poverty and is warning of “devastating” effects on the stability of the country if action is not
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Diabetics will be encouraged to try a soup and shakes weight-loss plan as the health service steps up efforts to tackle a condition that costs the NHS billions a year.
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