Hundreds of thousands of disabled pensioners will no longer have to undergo “unnecessary” repeat assessments for disability benefits, Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd is to announce. From the spring
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Wales will need thousands more people to work in caring roles with adults and children by 2030 if it is to keep pace with the growing demand for care services
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There are calls for more support for people refused asylum in Scotland, with many struggling to feed themselves, according to a new report. The Scottish Refugee Council said there were
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MPs are to investigate in an attempt to address the record number of drug-related deaths in Scotland. Almost 1,000 people died in Scotland due to drug misuse according to the
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A review panel set up to look at the findings of an investigation into baby deaths at an NHS trust has been disbanded after concerns were raised over conflicts of
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A judge has been asked to decide whether a wealthy widow who has dementia should be given the chance to leave a care facility and be looked after at home.
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A blind woman believed to have lost her sight after her drink was spiked has told how she was tormented by children when she went for a walk with a
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An inquiry into allegations of child sex abuse linked to Westminster is looking at “extremely serious issues” and aims to address “outstanding questions of public concern”, its opening day has
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Scottish Government contingency plans for medicines in the event of a no-deal Brexit must be published in full to help avert the risk of “avoidable deaths”, four health charities have
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The Westminster strand of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse is due to open on Monday. Public hearings into allegations of child sex abuse and exploitation involving public figures
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