Embedding specialist addictions nurses in general practices in the most disadvantaged areas can bring positive results for those with alcohol problems and should be expanded, according to a study. The
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A woman with Down’s syndrome has been given the go-ahead to take her case against the Government – over legislation which allows the abortion of babies with the condition up
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People will be encouraged to “foster” adults in need and be able to order blood tests “as easily as ordering a burger” under new health reforms set out by the
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There is no accurate data on how many children there are in England, a report from the Children’s Commissioner has revealed. The report argues that this means vulnerable pupils could
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Current laws are “failing” women and girls, Nicola Sturgeon said, as she welcomed a new report recommending misogyny be criminalised as part of “radical” legal reforms to protect females from
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The Unison union has appointed its first female Scottish secretary in its almost 30-year history. Tracey Dalling has taken over from her predecessor Mike Kirby, who retired after decades of
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There is a “crucial need” to protect women and girls who are suffering due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, aid agencies have warned. The majority of the 1.7 million people
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A couple who murdered a vulnerable woman and continued to claim her benefits have been ordered to pay back tens of thousands of pounds. Edward Cairney, 80, and Avril Jones,
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Peers have inflicted defeats against the Government over its planned £86,000 cap on care costs. The House of Lords backed by 198 votes to 158, majority 40, a cross-party move
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Hearing loss and epilepsy have been identified as early signs of Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study that looked at the most diverse population to date. Queen Mary University
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