NHS to raise millions from ‘sugar tax’ on hospital cafes and snacks
The NHS is to impose its own “sugar tax” in hospitals in England to help tackle the growing problem of obesity, the head of the service has said. Simon Stevens,
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Further six men arrested in Rochdale child sex exploitation probe
Six men have been charged as part of an ongoing investigation to tackle child sexual exploitation in Rochdale. The charges relate to offences said to have been committed between 2004
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Christopher Eccleston contributes to new campaign to address dementia misconceptions
The makers of Wallace and Gromit have produced a short film to address people’s misconceptions about dementia. The online video from Aardman Animations features former Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston,
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UK needs ‘properly resourced’ social care plan by 2018, says NHS chief
The UK should have a “properly resourced” social care plan in place by 2018 to help ease the burden on the NHS, the head of the health service has said.
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Parents with learning difficulties lose fight against son’s adoption
Specialist family lawyers have raised fears about parents with learning difficulties being held to a “different and more onerous” standard of parenting. Their concerns have emerged in a senior family
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New survey reveals quarter of adults diagnosed with mental health problem
More than a quarter of adults have been diagnosed with a mental illness at some point during their lifetime, with a fifth reporting depression, figures show. New data from the
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Goddard Inquiry to resume Janner probe after criminal case closed
A number of care homes and public bodies will come under the spotlight of the Goddard Inquiry as it resumes its probe into the late Lord Janner affair. Following the
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1.5m ‘could be facing destitution after disappearing from welfare system’
Up to 1.5 million benefit claimants may be facing destitution after disappearing from the welfare system, a report by a former Labour minister has warned. Government is failing to track
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New blood test for Down’s syndrome recommended for high-risk women
A new, highly accurate test for Down’s syndrome has been recommended for high-risk women on the NHS. The simple blood test is used to detect Down’s syndrome and can also
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BASW announce Dr Ruth Allen appointed as new Chief Executive
The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) has announced that Dr Ruth Allen, currently Director of Social Work at South West London and St Georges’ Mental Health NHS Trust, has
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