Lord Janner to face abuse charges as CPS decision overturned
Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders is facing calls to resign after she was forced into a U-turn over her decision not to charge Lord Janner for alleged child sex
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Police officers face criminal investigation into mishandling of abuse cases
Six police officers are facing a criminal investigation after an inquiry into the alleged mishandling of child abuse complaints was extended, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPPC) has said. Earlier
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Learning disability nurses have serious concerns over patient safety
A new RCN survey reveals that learning disability nurses have serious concerns about the impact that cuts are having on the 1.5 million people living with a learning disability in
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New treatment for impulsivity in dementia patients shows promise
Restoring the low levels of the chemical serotonin may help improve brain function and reduce impulsivity in some dementia patients, according to Cambridge researchers. A study published in the July
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Thirty-year-low Government child poverty claims spark controversy
Figures the Government said showed 2.3 million children were classed as living in relative poverty, the lowest level since the 1980s, have sparked controversy. The Department for Work and Pensions
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End of life care report finds 25% rise in deaths at home
The number of people dying at home or in care homes has increased by 25% in a decade, a report into end-of-life care found. Home continues to be the preferred
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LGA study predicts £9.5bn in further council cuts by 2020
Councils in England face cuts of £3.3 billion in central government funding next year, a new study has found. The Local Government Association warned that councils will have to make
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Home Secretary criticised for ‘glaring shortcomings’ in immigration case
Home Secretary Theresa May has been criticised by the Court of Appeal for her department’s “glaring shortcomings” in a case in which a visitor from India won “over-the-top” damages for
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Child health expert urges mandatory reporting of neglect or abuse
A child health expert has called for reporting child abuse to be made mandatory as he led a debate which divided doctors. Professor Andrew Rowland wants to see it become
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West Midlands councils latest to introduce MST therapy for young people
To reduce the risk of young people going into care or custody Sandwell Council and Dudley Council are introducing a new way of working. This service is called Multisystemic Therapy
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