Loneliness on rise as study estimates seven million have no close friends
Loneliness is on the rise with more than one in eight adults saying they do not have a close friend – an increase on previous years, according to research. Almost
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Mental health stigma preventing young people asking for support, survey shows
Stigma is preventing young people from opening up about mental health issues, a youth charity has said. Almost one in four young people (24%) would not confide in someone if
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Over 140,000 health & social care workers from Europe face uncertainty over Brexit
More than 140,000 NHS and care workers in England face an uncertain future after Brexit unless the Government guarantees the rights of European Union citizens, according to a new study.
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Abuse inquiry hears of ‘unacceptable depravity’ faced by children sent overseas
Vulnerable British children shipped overseas in a controversial migration programme were victims of “unacceptable depravity” including torture, sexual abuse and slavery, an inquiry has heard. Thousands of children were relocated
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Social worker edited notes in case against mother-of-two, judge concludes
A social worker edited notes made about a mother-of-two embroiled in family court litigation with the intention of “bolstering” a council’s case, a judge has concluded. Linda Fraser, a consultant
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BBC figures reveal ‘horrifying’ level of alleged home care abuse against elderly
More than 20,000 allegations of abuse by home care workers against elderly and vulnerable people have been made in the last three years, figures show. Data obtained by the BBC
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Patients dying as hospitals are ‘jam-full’, says new doctors’ report
NHS doctors’ experiences of “grave pressure” they face while working in the health service have been laid bare in a new report. The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) said its
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UK-wide study shows huge postcode disparity in proportion of children in care
A study by seven British universities has revealed significant inequalities in child welfare across the UK, with children in the poorest areas 10 times more likely than those in the
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Baby shaken to death was ‘mistreated’ for having a deformity, court told
A baby who suffered 47 broken bones and was shaken to death was “mistreated” for having a deformity, a court heard. Mohammed Miah, 37, and Rebeka Nazmin, 31, are on
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Inspectors find children’s services in West Dunbartonshire performing well
Services for children and young people in West Dunbartonshire are improving outcomes for children and having a positive impact on their lives, inspectors have said, while noting that some services
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