Oversleeping could be early symptom of Alzheimer’s, research says
Sleeping for more than nine hours a night could be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s, new research suggests. Scientists believe an inability to get out of bed may be
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Prisons and Courts Bill to set out duty for jails to reform offenders
Prisons will be expected to reform criminals as well as punish them under a major justice overhaul being unveiled on Thursday. Ministers will present legislation aiming to transform crisis-hit jails
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Children ‘not taken seriously’ when reporting violent and sexual crimes
Children are not being taken seriously when they report violent and sexual crimes, the Government’s victims tsar has warned. Criminal justice agencies are at risk of failing youngsters who feel
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Kate to visit first Action for Children projects since becoming patron
The Duchess of Cambridge will visit Wales today for her first engagements with Action for Children since becoming the charity’s patron. Kate became patron of the charity, which cares for
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Two-thirds of nurses struggle to find time to care properly for the dying
Many nurses feel they are too busy to give dying patients high-quality care, a new poll suggests. Two-thirds of nurses from across the UK felt they were not given sufficient
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New guidance urges professionals to be aware of ‘soft signs’ of child abuse
Teachers and police officers should consider whether tantrums and excessive clinginess are possible signs of child abuse, a watchdog has said. New guidance says professionals working outside the NHS should
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NHS accused of ‘letting down’ women with pregnancy-related mental health issues
Just 7% of women with mental health problems during or after pregnancy are getting specialist help, a new poll suggests. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) said the
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History will judge UK and US for ‘appalling lack of leadership’ over refugee crisis
Britain and the US have been accused of showing an “appalling lack of leadership” over the international refugee crisis. Amnesty International claimed the UK Government has shirked its duty in
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Social care funding settlement ‘hugely disappointing’ with more cuts on way, LGA
Social care services will continue to be cut despite extra funding, council chiefs warned after the Government confirmed its local government funding package for next year. Communities Secretary Sajid Javid
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Third senior panel member resigns from Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry has been hit by another resignation, leaving it with just one panel member. Glenn Houston said he has accepted two other public appointments and resigned
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