The introduction of new domestic abuse legislation next week will be a “landmark moment” for Scotland, the First Minister has said. Nicola Sturgeon spoke about the issue as she visited
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Results from the UK’s largest survey into UK care homes show ratings of performance among both residents and their families are at their highest ever level with West Midlands homes
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The family of Liam Smith have said they are “heartbroken” after a body found in woods was confirmed as that of the missing teenager. The 16-year-old was last seen boarding
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A couple with learning disabilities have had two children taken from their care after social workers raised safety concerns. Their eldest daughter was moved to a relative’s home more than
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Breast cancer assessment appointments are to be offered in fewer hospitals in Northern Ireland under proposals to consolidate services and reduce waiting times. The Department of Health is planning to
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A judge is preparing to consider whether parents should still decide what is best when teenagers with learning disabilities become adults. Three families are staging a “challenge the current law”
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A trust that has donated millions to medical science, healthcare, education and the arts in the UK has announced it is pausing all new giving as it faces legal cases
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New legislation which would ban adults from being able to smack their children has been introduced in Wales. The Welsh Government wants to remove the common law defence of reasonable
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A diabetic prisoner died after staff physically restrained her then left her lying on her cell floor for around 21 hours before an ambulance was called, an inquest heard. Annabella
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The public needs to be “more aware” of domestic violence so victims can get better support, according to a campaigner on the issue. Frank Mullane, CEO of charity Advocacy After
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