GPs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are less likely to immediately refer people with possible cancer for tests or to a specialist than those in comparable countries, according to
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The scandal of historic child abuse will “corrode everything” over the course of the new Parliament, a Labour MP has warned. John Mann (Bassetlaw) said it would be one of
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The Methodist Church in Britain has apologised for failing to protect children and adults following nearly 2,000 reports of physical and sexual abuse within the institution dating back to the
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The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities has undertaken a scoping exercise with frontline staff in the criminal justice system to find out what kinds of difficulties they face when
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Four in five people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are misdiagnosed, with one in four told they are simply suffering a trapped nerve, a charity has warned. The MS Society said
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The Conservatives’ pre-election pledge to double free childcare for young children is confirmed in today’s Queen’s Speech. Under a new Childcare Bill, working parents in England will be entitled to
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Time limits on police bail and possible sanctions for professionals who fail to take action on child abuse are among measures in the Queen’s Speech. Pre-charge bail for suspects will
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Here are some of the key measures in the first Conservative-only Queen’s Speech in nearly two decades: :: EU Referendum Bill The centrepiece of the Government’s programme, this sets out
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There is a link between newer contraceptive pills and a higher risk of serious blood clots, according to a new study. Nottingham University researchers, who describe the results published in
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Labour leadership contender Yvette Cooper has said her party needs to revolutionise the way it supports families by offering free childcare for all. The shadow home secretary has called for
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