No money has been paid into a financial redress scheme for abuse survivors despite the Scottish Government claiming it will be ready to start by the end of the year.
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Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister has urged a cautious approach to further lockdown relaxations amid high Covid rates and pressures on the health service. Michelle O’Neill returned to Stormont on
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Disabled working-age adults have said the Government needs to recognise they “are people too”, after failures in social care left some with a choice between “heating and eating”. The Government
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Scotland’s rollout of Covid booster vaccinations for elderly care home residents is to get under way, while children aged 12 to 15 will be offered their first coronavirus jab. The
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The Government has an opportunity to reset the health and social care agenda as a result of the virus crisis, according to a leading public health expert. Sir Michael Marmot
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About one in five female pensioners is living in poverty, according to Age UK. Analysis by the charity found around 1.25 million women in this group are now living below
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A police trial aimed at stopping people as young as 12 from carrying knives failed to result in a single court action during its first six weeks, it has emerged.
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Doctors are to use a remotely operated robot to give check ups to care home residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions. The pilot will use technology pioneered by The
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) worth £2.8 billion is not fit for purpose and cannot be used by the NHS, a health minister has revealed. Lord Bethell said 1.9 billion items
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Vaccine passports will be needed to enter nightclubs and attend large events in Wales, the First Minister has announced. Mark Drakeford (pictured) said people will have to show an NHS
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