Internet giants are failing to properly tackle child sex abuse and remain “immune from liability no matter how reckless or indifferent” they are to the risks posed by paedophiles, an
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Repeatedly delayed moves to tackle the country’s social care crisis has become “an embarrassingly long-running saga”, according to a former watchdog. Lord Laming, who was chief inspector of social services
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A new group being set up by ministers will examine how body image impacts on young people’s mental wellbeing. The Scottish Government’s new advisory group will identify steps to improve
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The death of a close friend can have an impact on your health and wellbeing for up to four years, research has found. Academics at the University of Stirling and
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The Health Secretary is backing a new online NHS scheme where people who are dying can share their wishes around treatment and care. Matt Hancock welcomed the move towards giving
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Deaths from heart disease and conditions such as stroke and artery disease have risen for the first time in 50 years among under-75s, figures show. Diabetes, high blood pressure, high
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The Prime Minister has vowed to end the postcode lottery for those fleeing domestic abuse. Thousands of survivors seeking refuge from abusive and violent relationships will be better protected by
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Compensation paid out by the NHS for delays and blunders has doubled in five years, it has been reported. Official figures published in the Daily Telegraph have revealed the NHS
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Scotland’s Children’s Minister has called for more people to consider becoming foster carers. Maree Todd spoke out at the start of Foster Care Fortnight, a UK-wide annual awareness-raising campaign run
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Employers are being urged to do more to tackle mental health issues at work after studies warned of lost productivity and a reluctance to discuss problems. Reports were published to
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