Authorities were “totally ineffectual” or “wholly indifferent” to the plight of sexually exploited teenage girls in Rotherham, a judge said as he jailed five men for between four and 24
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The Scottish Government is facing a significant challenge to increase the number of people working in GP surgeries, says the public spending watchdog. In their new report ‘NHS workforce planning
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The Government must invest £7.5 billion a year over the next four years to address the “shameful policy failure” of the social care system, the Health Foundation said. More than
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Many parents looking after youngsters that have experienced trauma in their lives have faced violence from a child in their care, according to a poll. For many mothers and fathers,
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Eight in 10 NHS trust leaders believe a lack of investment risks damaging patient safety, according to a survey. More than 160 out of 200 chief executives and chief finance
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People with hidden disabilities can apply for blue badge parking permits from Friday. The scheme’s eligibility criteria in England has been expanded by the Department for Transport (DfT) to include
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Politicians have criticised the “secret scandal” of poor radiotherapy provision amid a dispute with the NHS over how many cancer patients may not be getting treatment. A report from MPs
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Victims of institutional abuse in Northern Ireland have not given up hope of progress, one campaigner has said. Jon McCourt said draft legislation ensuring compensation for those harmed over many
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A victims campaigner who is challenging Boris Johnson’s suspension of parliament has warned him he could be the prime minister who wrecks the Northern Ireland peace process. Raymond McCord launched
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Lego is building its way to making instructions friendlier for the visually impaired by using artificial intelligence (AI) to translate instructions into braille and audio. The Danish toy company has
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