NHS England confirms decision not to fund drug that helps prevent HIV
NHS England has stood firm on its decision not to fund a preventative treatment for HIV. A row erupted earlier this year after the body said it would not routinely
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‘Legal high’ drug Spice taken by third of prisoners over last month, poll says
One in three prisoners said they had taken drugs formerly known as “legal highs” in the last month, a poll found. Of 625 respondents, 33% of inmates reported having used
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Man who ‘based his whole life’ around child sex abuse faces multiple life sentences
One of Britain’s worst paedophiles is facing multiple life sentences for a catalogue of horrific sex crimes against Malaysian children which he bragged about on the “dark web”. Freelance photographer
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Winterbourne View families demand PM acts to shut ‘outdated care units’
Families of victims of the Winterbourne View scandal have written to the Prime Minister demanding he shuts outdated care home institutions. In an open letter they express “anger” at the
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New report claims 45 million people worldwide ‘trapped in modern slavery’
More than 45 million people around the world are trapped in modern slavery – a third more than previously thought, a major new report has found. They are being trafficked
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Cold Feet star criticises ‘hateful’ overt sexualisation of women on TV
Hermione Norris has hit out at what she says is the overt sexualisation of women on television, calling it “hateful”. The British actress told the Radio Times that despite progress,
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Children’s Commissioner accuses CAMHS of ‘playing Russian roulette’ with young lives
More than a quarter of children referred for mental health support in England last year were sent away without help, including some who had attempted suicide, according to a report.
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Thousands of victims failed as criminal justice system ‘close to breaking point’, say MPs
Victims and witnesses are being failed by a criminal justice system “close to breaking point”, a report by an influential committee of MPs has revealed. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
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Government to introduce new targets to halve drug resistant infections by 2020
David Cameron has committed his Government to halving drug-resistant bug infections by 2020, with measures including the introduction of tough new targets to limit inappropriate use of antibiotics. The commitment
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Employment gap widening for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions
The Government has been urged to overhaul employment support for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to help them find jobs. The Work Foundation said the gap between the
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