Police fail to follow up sighting of missing dementia sufferer
Police have apologised to the family of a missing 88-year-old woman after it emerged a possible sighting of her was not followed up by officers. The body believed to be
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Chief medical officer admits interference in Alzheimer’s research
Professor Dame Sally Davies, the Department of Health’s chief medical officer, has admitted to being at the centre of “Alzheimergate” claims of government interference in the communication of important research.
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Duchess visits offenders in addiction treatment unit at women’s prison
The Duchess of Cambridge has heard the uplifting stories of offenders battling their addictions in a unique unit within a women’s prison. Kate sat down and chatted with the female
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Bolton family may be handed first Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Order
A family of four could be handed the first ever Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Order after prostituting two Eastern European women. Police rescued the two women from the control of
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Five men jailed over paedophile ring abuse of vulnerable young boys
A former professional wrestler who was at the centre of a predatory paedophile ring that abused vulnerable young boys at sex parties has been jailed for 14 years. The five
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Judge critical of ‘very poor practice’ by Gloucestershire social services
Council social services bosses have come under fire from a judge for not assessing all options in relation to the care of a six-year-old boy at the centre of a
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Ex-drug addict bears cross around Wales to show transformation
The phrase “everyone has got a cross to bear” could not be more true for former drug addict turned family man Clive Cornish. The 48-year-old has been carrying a heavy
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Advice issued on NMC revalidation of nurses in Scots care settings
Fiona McQueen, Chief Nursing Officer, Scottish Government and Karen Reid, Chief Executive, Care Inspectorate have written to all service providers to raise awareness of the forthcoming changes to the re-registration
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Proposed new limits on mental health detention times in Wales
New rights for people who are detained under section 136 of the Mental Health Act by the police are being put forward by the Welsh Government. Under the new proposals,
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Cardiff set to host second annual Welsh Care Provider Summit
Now in its second year, the annual Care Provider Summit, hosted by Cymorth Cymru and Care Forum Wales, will take place on November 17 in Cardiff. With so many changes
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