Two people have been charged with murdering a woman with learning difficulties. Steven Beard, aged 34, of Rowland Avenue, Bentley and 35-year-old Julie Beard, of Heather Close in Walsall will
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The health and wellbeing benefits of care farming are being overlooked by many health professionals as they simply do not know enough about it, according to a new report. Essex
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The introduction of a national living wage will leave the care sector “at serious risk of catastrophic collapse”, the head of the body representing the industry has warned. Five of
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Older people are far less likely to be given life-saving treatment than younger cancer patients but this does not mean they do not want it, a charity has warned. Macmillan
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Today sees the launch of a series of articles about new approaches to young people’s mental health, drawing on the evaluation and experiences of the pioneering five-year Right Here project
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A mental health nurse has been jailed for life for raping and sexually assaulting vulnerable patients. Vijay Bundhun, of Tonford Lane, Canterbury, Kent, was found guilty at Maidstone Crown Court
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A review into how newborns with deteriorating health are cared for by hospitals and in the community has been announced in the light of the death of a baby more
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Statins, anti-inflammatory drugs, alcoholic drinks and coffee have all been linked to a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s, scientists have said. But diabetes, depression and high blood pressure can increase
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The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) is to take on a set of College of Social Work (TSCW) of key functions and resources ahead of the College’s closure in
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Efforts to tackle sexual exploitation and support adults involved in sex work would be more effective if those involved are listened to and allowed to contribute to developing policy and
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