Autistic traits may be socially disabling but are also linked to original thought and creativity, research has shown. Scientists found that when asked to provide solutions to a problem, people
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Sensitive personal information has been lost or stolen in thousands of data breaches by councils, new research reveals. In one case a social worker left papers containing confidential records about
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People and their families who use a range of different health and social care services could in the future learn more about what the quality of care is like across
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Wiltshire Police will oversee any national investigation into child sex allegations against the late Sir Edward Heath. At least seven police forces are carrying out investigations linked to abuse claims
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A 14-year-old girl has won a “highly exceptional” legal ruling revoking an adoption order made more than ten years ago. The teenager was also given the go-ahead by a High
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Many healthcare environments do not adequately support the needs of people with dementia, the first assessment of its kind has found. Poor quality flooring, signage, handrails and seating have left
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Controversial Immigration detention centre Yarl’s Wood has been labelled a “place of national concern” after a scathing report revealed conditions have deteriorated. Inspectors found dozens of pregnant women have been
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Carers who concocted a lie to explain away a pensioner’s fall and then delayed raising the alarm have been spared jail with relatives calling the sentence “appalling”. Sabrina Duncan (pictured)
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Internet giants such as Google, Facebook and Twitter are working with a UK charity to help uncover and remove millions of online images of child sexual abuse. Internet Watch Foundation
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The chief inspector of adult social care has warned the sector is under “stress and strain” – as figures reportedly reveal more than 150 allegations of abuse against the frail
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