More than 85% of adults would not foster a child, charity’s survey finds
More than eight in 10 adults are unlikely to become foster carers, a charity said, warning of a fostering crisis. Over 85% of UK adults surveyed on behalf of Action
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All front line in North Yorkshire Police to receive training on mental health issues
A police force is planning to expand specialist training in mental health issues to all front line staff after a trial project showed it improves officers’ attitude and confidence dealing
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Rotherham sexual exploitation survivor shocked at refusal of full compensation
A survivor of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham has described her shock at being turned down for full compensation for what she suffered because authorities deemed she had consented to
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Study claims alcohol industry downplaying and misleading drinkers over cancer risks
The alcohol industry is misleading consumers with distorted and distracting health messages that downplay any related risk of cancer, researchers claim. The industry is using “denying, distortion and distraction” strategies
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Call for urgent review of criminal justice race strategy after Lammy Review published
Ministers have been urged to put in place a comprehensive race strategy following the publication of the Lammy review. David Isaac, chairman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, said:
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Study suggests half of UK’s social workers and teachers are planning to quit
Half of Britain’s teachers and social workers are looking to leave their jobs in the next 18 months because of poor working conditions and stress, a study suggests. Spending cuts
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LGA call for ‘residential revolution’ over specialist housing for older people
The number of specialist homes for older people across England will need to increase by 400,000 units in less than 20 years due to the ageing population, according to the
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Newcastle abusers underestimated victims’ desire for justice, says detective
A senior detective who investigated the Newcastle grooming gang said the abusers underestimated their victims’ desire to get justice. Speaking after sentences totalling more than 180 years were handed down
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Government abandons plans to sell off NHS staffing agency
Plans to sell off a major NHS staffing agency have been abandoned by the Government. Health Minister Philip Dunne said that NHS Professionals (NHSP) will remain in public ownership as
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‘Westminster paedophile ring’ abuse claims man could face charges
A man who claimed he had been raped and abused by a Westminster paedophile ring could face charges after the police referred his case to prosecutors. The accuser, known only
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