Hundreds of children died or were victims of abuse and neglect after concerns for their welfare had already been raised with social services, according to a report. The Child Safeguarding
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The number of people who have to stay in hospital despite being well enough to leave has reached a new high. Figures from January showed there were 1,640 patients whose
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Britain is at risk of “lagging behind” other European countries when it comes to child health, leading doctors have warned. The nation is “in danger of failing a generation”, children’s
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Campaigners have expressed their “disappointment” over plans to increase prescription charge in England. From April 1, the single prescription cost will rise from £9 to £9.15. The Government also announced
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The Scottish Government has set up a new fund that aims to reduce the harms associated with prostitution, as well as reducing men’s demand for it. A total of £100,000
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Almost 600 children have been waiting more than a year for specialist mental health care, according to new figures. NHS data from the end of December 2019 reveals 589 youngsters
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The coronavirus outbreak could lead to a fifth of workers being absent, cause the police to drop low-priority cases and force the NHS to delay non-urgent care, according to the
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Priti Patel is under renewed pressure from Labour to quit as Home Secretary over allegations that she bullied officials in her department. Diane Abbott insisted Ms Patel should stand down
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Social care, early years and childcare employees today came together to mark the first year of the WeCare Wales campaign and challenge the public’s perception of their jobs. They are
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Talented teenagers and career switchers are being encouraged to become NHS paramedics, radiographers and nurses, as part of a new national campaign launched today by Health Secretary Matt Hancock. It
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