Legal entitlement to unpaid leave ‘huge step forward for millions of carers’
A legal entitlement to unpaid leave for carers has been hailed as a “huge step forward for millions” as it comes into effect. Carers UK said the new law will
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Trainee anaesthetist who stole drugs from hospital to use during sex jailed
A trainee anaesthetist who stole drugs from the NHS hospital he worked at to inject his girlfriend with during sex has been jailed for two years and one month. Jonathon
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Sentencing of child abuse ring convicted of ‘extraordinary depravity’ is postponed
Seven people convicted of being part of a child abuse ring which committed crimes of “extraordinary depravity” have had their sentencing postponed until June. The two women and five men
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Charity tells tribunal of concerns over Christian social worker’s views
A mental health charity withdrew a job offer to a Christian social worker after concerns emerged that his views on homosexuality and same-sex marriage could have serious effects on extremely
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Nationwide blood test trials hope to improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis rate
Thousands of people across the United Kingdom will have access to trials that could revolutionise the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. The blood tests could be ready for use in the NHS
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NHS watchdog to review care at flagship hospital following consultant complaints
The safety and quality of care at one of Scotland’s flagship hospitals will be reviewed by an NHS watchdog following concerns initially flagged by consultants last year. Healthcare Improvement Scotland
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Christian social worker denies charity’s users may have died if he was hired
A Christian social worker who believes homosexuality is a sin has denied claims that vulnerable service users may have killed themselves if he had been given a job as a
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Call for ‘radical rethink’ of autism and ADHD services amid ‘unprecedented’ rise in demand
There must be a “radical rethink” of how autism and ADHD are assessed and treated in England if the NHS is to keep up with demand for services, a think
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Social workers report ‘Dickensian’ conditions with families choosing between heating and eating
Social workers on the front line have described “Dickensian” conditions as some families choose between heating and eating, according to a union survey. Professionals in the sector are “all too
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Man who stabbed neighbour to death ‘absconds from mental health facility’
A man who stabbed his neighbour to death in 2004 has absconded from a mental health facility in east London, sparking a police appeal. Philip Theophilou, 54, left the facility
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