Lack of money fuelling loneliness among young people, study suggests
Many young people say not having the money to take part in activities is having a negative impact on how lonely they feel, research suggests. A survey of 2,000 people
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Vulnerable teen in hospital for months as no secure accommodation available, court told
A teenager with complex needs was in hospital for several months because no place could be found in suitable regulated secure accommodation, judges have been told. The youngster, who is
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Bereaved families and those who suffered will be at heart of Covid-19 inquiry, chairwoman says
Bereaved families and those who suffered will be at the heart of the Covid-19 public inquiry, its chairwoman has said, as she promised to be “fair” and “thorough”. Former Court
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PM refuses to rule out return to austerity or say whether benefits will be kept in line with inflation
Liz Truss stressed she must take a “responsible” approach to the public finances, as she faces a Cabinet split and a fresh battle with Tory rebels fighting real-terms cuts to
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Dementia Choir response phenomenal but ongoing lack of funding ‘frustrating’ – Vicky McClure
Vicky McClure says the response to her BBC show Our Dementia Choir was “phenomenal” but that the ongoing lack of funding for those affected by the condition is “frustrating”. The
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‘Staggering jump’ in number of nurses quitting NHS with over 40,000 leaving in last year
Record numbers of nurses are quitting the NHS in England, according to a new analysis. More than 40,000 have left the health service in the past year – one in
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Government has shown ‘lack of urgency’ in tackling male suicide, report claims
The Government has shown “a lack of urgency” in its approach to tackling male suicide, according to a cross-party report. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Issues Affecting Men and
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Too many families still experiencing ‘serious challenges’ around care home visits, campaigners warn
“Too many” care home residents are facing serious challenges in getting vital support from their loved ones during coronavirus outbreaks, with families still experiencing barriers to visits, campaigners have said.
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‘Global first’ ruling that online content contributed to death of 14-year-old Molly Russell
A senior coroner’s conclusion that schoolgirl Molly Russell died while suffering from the “negative effects of online content” has been hailed the first of its type. Andrew Walker said online
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‘Devastating’ if Tories break promise to increase benefits in line with inflation
Failing to meet a commitment to increase benefits in line with inflation would lead to disabled people “starving and freezing in their own homes”, a charity has warned. As the
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