New law giving paid leave to support families who suffer loss of a child
New rights giving paid leave to workers suffering the loss of a child have been set out by the Government. Parents in Britain will have the right to two weeks’
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Medical cannabis products now available on prescription in UK from today
Doctors will be able to prescribe cannabis products to patients in the UK from today. Home Secretary Sajid Javid announced last month that new regulations would come into force on
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Fresh concerns over bullying and harassment in the NHS
Almost two in five doctors believe there is a “problem” with bullying in their work place, medics have warned. The British Medical Association (BMA) said that bullying and harassment are
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Asthma charity raises concerns over children living in mouldy homes
Children growing up in homes with mould are more likely to suffer respiratory problems, a charity has warned as it called for more action to reduce health inequalities. A new
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MPs Select committee warn Government failing its duty of care towards prisoners
Criminals are being sentenced to “worsened health” when they are sent to prison, a new report suggests. The Health and Social Care Select Committee said poorer health is “too often
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New CPS chief pledges to ‘build public trust’ in criminal justice system
High-ranking barrister Max Hill QC has pledged to build public trust in the criminal justice system as he takes over from Alison Saunders as Director of Public Prosecutions on Thursday.
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Government announce care worker recruitment pilot scheme to inform national campaign
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is launching a month-long pilot communications programme to promote jobs in the adult social care sector. The pilot starts October 31st and
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Access to health and care services becoming ‘more and more difficult’ – CQC warn
It is becoming “more and more” difficult” for patients to access health and care services, inspectors have warned. Patients are generally getting good care when they can access it, but
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Health Secretary announces ‘zero tolerance’ measures on violence against NHS staff
The NHS will adopt a “zero tolerance” approach to violence against its staff, the Health Secretary has announced. Matt Hancock will set out a series of measures to protect workers
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Home Office launch new national campaign to raise awareness of hate crime
Examples of potential hate crimes are highlighted in a new national campaign to increase awareness about the “sickening” offending. The initiative aims to make clear that directing abuse at someone
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