Exposure to high levels of air pollution increases the risk of depression and suicide, according to a new analysis. Researchers from University College London reviewed nine studies analysing the link
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Nearly three-quarters of 14-year-olds in the UK who told a survey they had self-harmed were girls, according to a new study. The findings from a survey of more than 11,000
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The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has today published its Annual Report and Accounts 2018/19. The report from the regulator says it has successfully delivered its major digital transformation programme
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Boris Johnson has confirmed plans to restore bursaries for student nurses after they were scrapped as part of the Conservatives’ austerity measures. The return of the payments of up to
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Scientists are hoping a new tool may help provide dementia patients with a clearer picture on life expectancy, allowing their families and doctors to plan the necessary care. The incurable
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Autistic people, people with autistic family members and people with a learning disability have guided the development of two new core capabilities frameworks. These frameworks can help ensure that staff
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Older people with diabetes and memory problems would benefit from using wearable glucose monitors, a study suggests. The devices help people with diabetes manage their condition by reducing the need
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A training resource aimed at enhancing child-centred responses to violence against children, co-designed with children and young people, has been launched by academics from Queen’s University Belfast and Include Youth.
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A new practical resource, the learning and development framework supporting occupational therapists new or returning to work in adult social care, has been launched for use across the UK. Occupational
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People who look after loved ones nearing the end of their lives should be entitled to up to six months paid time off work and safeguards for their job so
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