Survivor of child sexual abuse brands NHS support offered as ‘absolutely woeful’
A survivor of child sexual abuse has spoken of the “woeful” support he was offered by the NHS as a new report criticises the lack of help offered to victims.
Read MoreA survivor of child sexual abuse has spoken of the “woeful” support he was offered by the NHS as a new report criticises the lack of help offered to victims.
Read MoreSuicide prevention charity Samaritans was contacted by people in distress or crisis at a rate of every two minutes last year, figures suggest. According to statistics published by the charity,
Read MoreReal-terms spending on children’s mental health services in England has fallen in more than a third of local areas, a report has found. A study by the Children’s Commissioner warned
Read MorePeople who witness killings will have access to the same specialist help as victims’ families under new Government plans. Until now, support given through the National Homicide Service has only
Read MoreSome victims of the Northern Ireland conflict feel as though the Government is punishing them for surviving, a representative has claimed. Paul Gallagher (pictured) was left in a wheelchair 25
Read MoreThe number of people waiting six weeks or more to start their first treatment for drug or alcohol has risen by around five percent in a year, new figures show.
Read MoreRape and sexual abuse support services across England and Wales have been given increased funding amid “unprecedented demand” from women for help. The Government funding package – totalling £24 million
Read MoreDoctors will be watchfully waiting to help youngsters cope with the fallout from the St Patrick’s Day deaths, the area’s senior psychologist has said. Hundreds of young people were present
Read MoreMore than a third of men don’t ask for help when they are struggling to cope, according to new research. A study for Samaritans found that 36% of men aged
Read MoreA stigma remains around men seeking help if they are struggling to cope, a charity said, as a new campaign encouraging people to speak out was launched. Two in five
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