Justice system handling of hate crime ‘disappointing’
The criminal justice system has failed to act on recommendations to improve the way disability hate crime is dealt with, inspectors have warned. A report published in March 2013 found
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New carers report shows increasing concerns over welfare cuts
Nearly half of carers are struggling to make ends meet and worried about further cuts to welfare, a charity has warned. Carers UK said it was calling on the Government
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New study finds Statins slash stroke risk by third
Cholesterol-lowering drugs such as statins have been found to cut people’s risk of stroke by nearly a third. A study carried out in France found that those who take either
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‘Narcissistic psychopath’ nurse jailed for minimum of 35 years
Self-styled ‘angel turned evil’ Victorino Chua has been jailed for at least 35 years for murdering two patients and poisoning 20 others. Father-of-two Chua, 49, described by detectives as a
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Charities urge PM to address elderly care in Queen’s speech
David Cameron will “need to take bolder steps than any previous Prime Minister” in ensuring security and dignity for people in retirement, an open letter signed by 16 charities and
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Third of Londoners struggling with rising living costs
A third of Londoners cannot afford a decent standard of living because of extra costs of living in the capital, such as housing and transport, according to a new report.
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Nurse guilty of murder by poisoning in Stockport hospital
“Angel turned evil” killer nurse Victorino Chua is facing life in jail after he was found guilty of a murderous poisoning spree at his hospital. Filipino Chua, 49, injected insulin
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Lifeways aquires learning disability services from Care UK
Care UK has confirmed that its services to support people with learning disabilities are to be acquired by Lifeways, the specialist care provider which already offers specialist support services to
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Fall in adoption rates should be first step in righting a wrong
BASW’s vice chair Maggie Mellon has described a fall in adoption orders following two landmark family court judgements as an opportunity to stop and think about what is really happening
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New test detects cocaine use from a single fingerprint
Research published in the journal Analyst has demonstrated a new, non-invasive test that can detect cocaine use through a simple fingerprint. For the first time, this new fingerprint method can
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