Social workers to Skype young brothers in family dispute who were taken to Iraq
Social workers are set to Skype two brothers at the centre of family court litigation after being taken to Iraq. A judge says he wants to hear what the boys,
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High Court ban on journalists naming woman in child protection case criticised
A former Liberal Democrat MP has raised concern after a High Court judge barred journalists from identifying a woman who has been remanded in custody as a result of social
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Scotland’s A&E departments to get £9 million extra to meet waiting-times targets
An extra £9 million of funding has been announced for hospital accident-and-emergency departments in a bid to help them meet waiting-times targets. Health Secretary Shona Robison pledged additional funding for
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UK trails European neighbours and ranks 30th globally for health care quality
Britain lags behind many of its European neighbours and ranks 30th in a global list of countries assessed for health care quality and access. Experts who analysed death-rate data from
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Tories raid winter fuel payments and more will need to pay for home care
Wealthy pensioners will lose up to £300 in winter fuel payments and more elderly people could be forced to pay to be looked after in their own homes under Theresa
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Author of major social care review ‘very disappointed’ by Tory reform plans
The author of a major review of social care has accused the Conservatives of failing to tackle the central problem in the sector with their landmark plans for reform. Sir
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Support call over people with mental health conditions looking to stay in work
The Government and employers are being urged to do more to support people with mental health conditions after a study showed that few of those with long-term problems are in
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Dementia deaths to rocket by 2040, experts warn in plea for improved care
The number of people who die from dementia is set to almost quadruple in coming years, a new study has found. Increasing deaths from the condition will contribute to a
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One in 10 nursing and healthcare jobs remaining unfilled for 90 days
Vacancies for jobs including scientists, nurses and other healthcare workers are lying unfilled for months, highlighting the shortage of skilled staff in the UK, a report reveals. Research by jobs
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Rochdale abuse scandal: Potential offenders still at large, says ex-detective
A former police detective who played a key role in bringing child sex abusers in Rochdale to justice has said a number of potential offenders are still at large. Detective
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