Child abuse survivor tells inquiry of beatings at home run by religious order
An abuse survivor has told how he was hit with a golf club and beaten with a leather belt while resident at a children’s home run by a religious order.
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Number of gonorrhoea cases diagnosed in England at highest level in over 40 years
The number of gonorrhoea cases diagnosed in England has reached its highest level in more than 40 years, official figures show. A total of 56,259 cases were reported in 2018,
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Number of young Scots waiting 12 months-plus for mental health care trebles
The number of youngsters waiting more than a year for specialist mental health treatment has more than trebled within 12 months, official figures show. A total of 118 children and
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Scottish child abuse inquiry to hear evidence from men convicted of abuse
Two men will give evidence from behind bars to an inquiry into abuse at a children’s home run by a religious order. The fourth phase of the Scottish Child Abuse
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Boosting NHS staff ‘not enough’ to deliver ambitions set out in long-term plan
The NHS needs more staff and must become a better place to work, an interim review suggests. Health leaders need to take “urgent action” to address challenges in the workforce
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Man jailed for minimum of 20 years over murder of 22-month-old-girl
A man has been jailed for a minimum of 20 years for the murder of a 22-month-old girl who he repeatedly punched. Michael Wild, 30, was given a life sentence
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New school age payment launched to support low-income families in Scotland
Low-income families are now able to apply for a new benefit to help cover the costs of sending a child to school. Applications for the School Age Payment can be
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Home support charities to benefit from £1.2 million social care workforce training
Voluntary organisations across Scotland are benefitting from grants totalling more than £1.2 million which will help social service workers gain qualifications, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) announced today. The
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Mental Health Foundation raises fears about impact of reality TV on young viewers
Reality TV, which often features an array of well-honed cast members, makes nearly a quarter of 18 to 24-year-olds worry about their body image, according to a new survey. The
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Study will explore role of head injuries in ex-football and rugby players with dementia
A new scientific study marks another step towards understanding the causes of dementia in ex-athletes, according to a former England football captain. Alan Shearer has described the work by researchers
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