Black people who experience discrimination, harassment or abuse because of their race have a significantly greater risk of homelessness, research has suggested. Race, ethnicity and discrimination-related factors affect homelessness risks
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A coroner has criticised a university over failing to respond to a student’s “cry for help”, weeks before he took his own life after failing some of his exams and
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People with dementia who suffer from anxiety or depression may benefit from talking therapies available on the NHS, new research suggests. Previous studies estimate that 38% of people with mild
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Universities are being urged to be more proactive in their efforts to prevent student suicides. New recommendations include the option of involving trusted contacts such as parents or others even
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The risk of someone taking their own life is almost seven times higher after diagnosis of young onset dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers say their findings indicate clinics should
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Those who spend part of their lives living in poor neighbourhoods are more likely to be frail in old age, a study has suggested. Living in deprived areas after the
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A slump in acceptances on nursing degrees this year will worsen the staffing crisis in health and social care, a union leader has warned. Royal College of Nursing chief Pat
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Experts are championing the benefits of childhood play amid a child and adolescent mental health crisis exacerbated by the pandemic. Developmental psychologists from the University of Sussex have highlighted the
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The Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has announced that new social work students, who start their studies from September onwards, will receive significantly higher bursaries. An extra £3.5
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Activities such as household chores, exercise and visiting family and friends may help lower the risk of dementia, research suggests. According to the study, carrying out household chores is associated
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