A university worker who killed his wife then himself in a suspected murder-suicide had a history of mental health issues, an inquest heard. Thomas Kemp, 32, was found covered in
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People suffering with severe mental impairments in Britain face missing out on financial help with council tax because of their postcode, according to a charity. Council tax discounts and rebates
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A child rapist who almost escaped punishment after he tricked a judge and two psychiatrists into thinking that he was severely disabled has been jailed for more than 26 years.
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A mother who tried to bring medical cannabis oils into the UK illegally for her severely epileptic daughter has obtained a prescription from a UK doctor. Campaigner Emma Appleby is
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Real-terms spending on children’s mental health services in England has fallen in more than a third of local areas, a report has found. A study by the Children’s Commissioner warned
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A rise in people injecting cocaine and homelessness are the key factors behind a “perfect storm” that has resulted in a 10-fold increase in HIV infection among drug users in
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Stalking and harassment offences are not being investigated by police consistently or effectively, according to a report. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) published its
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A major recruitment drive is being launched for volunteers to ease “unprecedented” pressure on public services. The Royal Voluntary Service said challenges facing the UK are “acute”, adding there are
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Middle-aged men with multimorbidity are at greater risk of premature death than older people, new research has suggested. An increased mortality risk was found among men aged between 37 and
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A woman described by her elderly disabled mother as “her life” will be able to stay in the UK to care for her after leading judges rejected a legal challenge
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