Blood donation rules for gay and bisexual men in Wales to be relaxed
Changes making it easier for gay and bisexual men to donate blood will be introduced in Wales early next year, the Welsh Government has said. Current rules mean that men
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Minister seeks views of young carers on welfare reforms in Scotland
Young carers are to be asked their views on Scotland’s new welfare system. Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman (pictured) will hear directly from young people at a series of events
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BMA warn ‘brutal’ NHS cuts shrouded in secrecy will cause uproar once revealed
Doctors have warned that plans for “brutal ” NHS cuts are shrouded in secrecy and will cause uproar once revealed. The British Medical Association (BMA) says health service leaders have
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MSPs warned over long-term funding of integrated health and social care
The integration of health and social care is underfunded and lacks a long-term financial strategy, a Holyrood committee has been told. The budget shortfall means the required shift in the
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Report warns Scottish Government over ‘major issues’ in NHS workforce planning
The Scottish Government needs to urgently improve workforce planning for the NHS if the health service is to have sufficient staff to meet future demands, public spending watchdogs have warned.
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Government ‘not above law’ as supreme court rules against discriminatory employment tribunal fees
The Government is to take immediate steps to stop charging employment tribunal fees and refund those who have paid following a “landmark” Supreme Court ruling. The Ministry of Justice said
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Ministers waive back pay penalties owed by care homes but enforcement action to continue
Historic financial penalties owed by care homes who have underpaid their workers for overnight sleep-in shifts are to be waived, the Government has announced. Learning disability charity Mencap said since
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Scots and Welsh Governments raise concerns over treatment of child refugees
The Scottish and Welsh governments have written to the UK Immigration Minister raising concerns about the treatment of unaccompanied child refugees. Scottish Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities, Angela
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Labour attacks SNP over fall in number of childcare providers
The number of childcare providers in Scotland has fallen to a new low, according to Labour. Analysis of official figures by the party found there was a total of 9,282
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Labour slam ‘disgraceful and unjustified’ pension change hitting seven million people
More than seven million people in their 30s and 40s will lose out by £10,000 each under Government plans to increase the state pension age earlier than planned. People born
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