Scotland’s NHS 24 changing number to freephone 111
A new freephone number for NHS 24 will help protect the “founding principles” of the health service, the Scottish Government has claimed. The medical advice line – which people can
Read MoreA new freephone number for NHS 24 will help protect the “founding principles” of the health service, the Scottish Government has claimed. The medical advice line – which people can
Read MoreA study examined experiences of pregnant women in Glasgow whose asylum claim had been refused. Although the study found that their insecure immigration status did not appear to preclude or
Read MoreA sex offender who killed himself in prison was not provided the level of support offered to other vulnerable inmates, a watchdog has found. Northern Ireland’s Prisoner Ombudsman Tom McGonigle
Read MoreAdfam has launched a major new report examining the dangers to children when their parents or carers are prescribed Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) medications. Medications in drug treatment: tackling the
Read MoreMost workers on zero hours contracts earn less than the living wage, fuelling fears of poor pay and exploitation of employees, according to a new report. A study by the
Read MoreChildren as young as four are among hundreds of youngsters being referred to specialist drug and alcohol treatment services in the UK. Charities have called for improved drugs education in
Read MoreAn article examined whether targeted attacks on ‘alternative subculture’ members warranted classification as hate crimes. Drawing on qualitative interviews with respondents mostly affiliated to the Goth scene, it said that
Read MoreThe rise of food banks is the result of “poor people maximising their economic opportunities” and has not been caused by tougher rules over benefit payments, a senior UK Government
Read MoreThe report on the disposal of babies ashes at Mortonhall Crematorium has now been published online by the City of Edinburgh Council and you can read it at the link
Read MoreEight care workers at an Essex care home have been suspended after secret cameras filmed alleged poor care of residents. Anglia Retirement Homes said it had launched an independent inquiry
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