Rates of self-harm have risen in England, particularly among girls and young women, research suggests. In 2014, 6.4% of 16 to 74-year-olds reported having intentionally harmed themselves at some point
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Donald Trump has rowed back on his suggestion that access for US firms to the NHS must be part of talks for a post-Brexit trade deal. The US President had
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Cuts to legal aid have “gone too far”, with bereaved parents being made to pay thousands for legal representation at inquests, MPs have heard. Tory MP Charlie Elphicke (Dover) said
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Violence and self-harm have surged at a high profile young offender institution, an inspection report has found. Chief Inspector of Prisons Peter Clarke said HM YOI Feltham A in west
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An Iraq war veteran accused of murdering a Britain’s Got Talent finalist told police he cut her neck to “defend” himself, a court has heard. Desmond Sylva, 41, stabbed his
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People who prey on children are deliberately exploiting a “legal loophole” to groom young people – by getting themselves into “positions of trust” like driving instructors or sports coaches, MPs
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Children’s centres reduce the gap in hospitalisations between rich and poor areas, a study suggests. Originally launched as Sure Start centres 20 years ago, the centres aim to give children
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Donald Trump has insisted the NHS must be “on the table” in any trade talks with the United States after Britain leaves the EU. Following talks with Theresa May in
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The number of gonorrhoea cases diagnosed in England has reached its highest level in more than 40 years, official figures show. A total of 56,259 cases were reported in 2018,
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The NHS needs more staff and must become a better place to work, an interim review suggests. Health leaders need to take “urgent action” to address challenges in the workforce
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