The mother of murdered Daniel Pelka has died in prison on the eve of what would have been her son’s eighth birthday. Magdelena Luczak (pictured), 29, who was convicted of
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Children’s hospices are suffering after seeing their statutory funding frozen or slashed this year, while adult hospices are also complaining of a lack of fair and sustainable funding. Hospice UK
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A lack of knowledge about breast cancer symptoms other than a lump is putting the health of older women at risk, experts have warned. One in three women diagnosed with
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The majority of people in Britain are harmed by others’ drinking, according to a new report. The Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) said its research had found that one in
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Victims of human trafficking are being let down by the authorities and could fall back into the hands of criminal gangs, a report has warned. The Human Trafficking Foundation (HTF)
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Introducing a National Living Wage for council staff and care workers needs to be considered in the wider debate about council funding, as analysis by the Local Government Association reveals
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A housing support service in North Ayrshire has been given top marks in an inspection by the Care Inspectorate. It is the second inspection in a row where inspectors graded
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A joint inspection of services for older people in Falkirk has highlighted areas of good performance and also made recommendations where further improvements can be made. The report follows a
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The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have published the Adult Safeguarding Policy for Northern Ireland ‘Adult Safeguarding: Prevention and Protection
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Fulfilling the dreams of children with life-limiting illnesses can empower them and their families and could have an enduring positive impact, according to new University of Stirling research. The three
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