Call for better support for those suffering with schizophrenia
People with schizophrenia are left unable to work and struggle with relationships because they do not get the right support, a charity has said. A survey of more than 1,000
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Many nurses could quit as RCN survey reveals ‘intolerable’ working conditions
Nurses are working in “intolerable situations”, with many considering leaving the profession, according to a poll. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) survey of more than 4,000 nurses found many
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Loophole warning protecting child abuse in the Jehovah’s Witnesses
Victims of child abuse within the Jehovah’s Witnesses may never see the perpetrators brought to justice unless the Government closes a loophole allowing criminals to evade justice, campaigners have warned.
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Inspectors find children services in Clackmannanshire and Stirling improving
Services for children and young people in Clackmannanshire and Stirling are improving, inspectors have found. A team of specialist inspectors from the Care Inspectorate and partner agencies returned to both
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Jurors chosen in trial of Welsh nurses facing neglect charges
Jurors have been chosen in the trial of two nurses accused of neglecting vulnerable patients. Claire Cahill, 42, and Jade Pugh, are on trial at Cardiff Crown Court amid allegations
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Social workers secure FGM protection order for girl to return from Sudan
A 13-year-old girl left in Sudan by her mother has returned to England after social services bosses took legal action fearing she was at a risk of female genital mutilation
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Prince Harry hails children battling serious illness at awards ceremony
Prince Harry has paid tribute to the “strength of human spirit” as he recognised children who are battling against serious illness to live normal lives. Harry joined parents, carers and
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New training resource to deal with children affected by domestic violence
A study led by the University of Bristol, in collaboration with University of Central Lancashire, found many GPs and practice nurses are uncertain how to manage consultations involving children exposed
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Almost half of children in care in NI have behavioural difficulties, study
According to a new report by researchers at Queen’s, and based on a sample of 233 Looked After Children and Young People (LACYP) in Northern Ireland, almost half of children
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Inquiry into historical care abuse gets under way in Scotland
A public inquiry into the historical abuse of children in care in Scotland will formally start its work today. The Scottish Government pledged to ”shine a light in the dark
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