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Alcohol-related deaths increase in Scotland since before pandemic, report finds

By The Press Association22nd February 2022News Scotland

Deaths wholly linked to alcohol increased in Scotland since before the pandemic, despite consumption decreasing in general, new Public Health Scotland (PHS) figures have found. The research discovered these deaths

Immunocompromised and disabled people ‘abandoned’ by end of Covid restrictions, charities warn

By Catherine Wylie, Reporter21st February 2022News England

The ending of mandatory coronavirus rules in England will cause “huge anxiety” to immunocompromised and disabled people, leaving them feeling “abandoned” and “forgotten”, charities have warned. The scrapping of free

Local authorities in Scotland to distribute new £80m Covid recovery fund

By Craig Paton, Reporter21st February 2022News Scotland

A new £80 million fund has been announced to help businesses and communities in Scotland recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. The funding, unveiled by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Monday

PM announces extra booster jab for vulnerable but legal isolation and free testing for Covid to end

By Sam Blewett and Geraldine Scott, Reporters21st February 202221st February 2022News England

All coronavirus laws in England including the legal requirement for people who test positive to isolate will end on Thursday before free universal testing is scrapped in April. Boris Johnson

Report: Coming Home Implementation – Working Group on Complex Care and Delayed Discharge

By Laura McKellar, Reporter21st February 2022Reports & Resources

Scotland is committed to meeting its Human Rights obligations for people with learning disabilities, which are outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).

Scottish Government pledge action on long hospital stays and out-of-area placements

By Craig Paton, Reporter21st February 202221st February 2022News Scotland

The Scottish Government has said it aims to have “greatly reduced” long hospital stays and out-of-area placements for those with learning difficulties or complex needs by March 2024. In a

Home Office probes claims of racist messages sent by immigration staff at contractors Mitie

By Luke O'Reilly, Reporter21st February 2022News England

The Home Office is investigating allegations of racist WhatsApp texts sent by immigration staff at a firm paid to escort migrants to detention centres. According to The Sunday Mirror, the

Government’s ‘living with Covid’ plan must maintain free testing and self-isolation, NHS leaders warn

By Jane Kirby, Reporter18th February 2022News England

Free Covid tests should continue for the public and self-isolation rules must not be scrapped, according to a survey of NHS leaders. More than 300 senior staff in England polled

Home Office urges 29 councils to ‘play their part’ on accommodation for migrant children

By Flora Thompson and Michael Drummond, Reporters16th February 2022News England

The Government has written to 29 councils telling them they must take migrant children, who have arrived in the UK without any parents or guardians, into their care. The Home

Additional funding announced to support low income NI families caring for disabled children

By Laura McKellar, Reporter16th February 2022News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann has announced an additional £500k in funding to support low income families caring for seriously ill or severely disabled children. The additional money will

Tag: Government / Politics

Alcohol-related deaths increase in Scotland since before pandemic, report finds

Immunocompromised and disabled people ‘abandoned’ by end of Covid restrictions, charities warn

Local authorities in Scotland to distribute new £80m Covid recovery fund

PM announces extra booster jab for vulnerable but legal isolation and free testing for Covid to end

Government’s ‘living with Covid’ plan must maintain free testing and self-isolation, NHS leaders warn

Additional funding announced to support low income NI families caring for disabled children

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Government / Politics

Alcohol-related deaths increase in Scotland since before pandemic, report finds

Immunocompromised and disabled people ‘abandoned’ by end of Covid restrictions, charities warn

Local authorities in Scotland to distribute new £80m Covid recovery fund

PM announces extra booster jab for vulnerable but legal isolation and free testing for Covid to end

Report: Coming Home Implementation – Working Group on Complex Care and Delayed Discharge

Scottish Government pledge action on long hospital stays and out-of-area placements

Home Office probes claims of racist messages sent by immigration staff at contractors Mitie

Government’s ‘living with Covid’ plan must maintain free testing and self-isolation, NHS leaders warn

Home Office urges 29 councils to ‘play their part’ on accommodation for migrant children

Additional funding announced to support low income NI families caring for disabled children