Nursery worker slashed amid ‘Allah’ cries by ‘women dressed all in black’
A nursery worker was slashed by three women who attacked her in the street while shouting “Allah”, her colleague has said. The white woman, who is in her 30s, was
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Jeremy Corbyn puts tackling poverty at heart of programme for government
Jeremy Corbyn has said reducing poverty would be at the heart of his Labour government in his final broadcast interview before polling day. During an interview with the Big Issue,
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Guidance urges nurses to ensure personal safety before providing care after terror attacks
Nurses must always ensure they are safe when providing care, according to guidance issued in the wake of recent terror attacks. Australian nurse Kirsty Boden (pictured) was killed after she
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Former care home resident tells court of unspeakable ‘quiet room’
The investigation into abuse of vulnerable adults at two care homes in Devon was launched after one of the residents contacted the authorities. The resident – known only as AC
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‘Unacceptable attitudes’ towards people with learning disabilities ‘must change’
Health campaigners have called for changes in how society treats adults with learning disabilities following the scandal at two care homes in Devon. They said that vulnerable adults were often
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Care home management convicted of ‘organised and systemic abuse’ of disabled residents
Thirteen directors, managers and staff at two care homes have been convicted of imprisoning disabled adults in empty rooms to punish or control them, it can be reported. An abusive
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Study suggests yoga can improve wellbeing and reduce tiredness in cancer patients
Cancer patients sleep better and suffer less pain and fatigue if they practise yoga, research suggests. New studies presented at the world’s largest cancer conference in Chicago found that as
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Gambling charity ad banned over ‘sexually coercive and abusive scenario’
An ad for a gambling charity has been banned for featuring a male character that could be interpreted as predatory and sexually abusive. The cinema ad for the Responsible Gambling
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Judge rules mentally ill woman in cancer scare should have surgery against will
A mentally ill woman who doctors fear has a gynaecological cancer should undergo exploratory surgery against her will, a judge has ruled after a hearing in a specialist court. Doctors
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Families of terror victims ‘stand together’ against hatred in new film
Family members of terror victims including Lee Rigby and Jo Cox have united for a campaign in defiance against those responsible for the likes of the London and Manchester attacks.
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