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University to launch new centre focusing of children and family inequalities

By Iain MacDonald15th March 2016Education & Training

Experts at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) are launching a dedicated centre to address the inequalities in health and life chances affecting families, children and young people. The centre has been

Resources: New eBook and short films explore Human Rights Act

By Iain MacDonald4th February 2016Reports & Resources

The British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) have launched a new set of films and an eBook exploring the Human Rights Act, its role in our democracy, and its achievements in

Research shows link between young people’s mental health and future inequality

By Iain MacDonald25th January 2016News Scotland

Mental health issues in early adulthood can impact upon a person’s future life chances, a new study has shown. Researchers at the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, University

Report calls for childcare and council tax changes to shift poverty curve

By The Press Association21st January 2016News Scotland

The Scottish Government should consider ending the council-tax freeze and providing some free childcare for primary-school pupils, a new report looking at how to tackle poverty has said. Naomi Eisenstadt,

Quarriers among charities sharing £12 million funding to tackle inequalities

By Iain MacDonald22nd December 2015News Scotland

Charities supporting children, families and adult learning have been awarded £12 million the Children’s Minister Aileen Campbell has announced. The money will be given to 116 voluntary organisations that tackle

NI same-sex marriage ban ‘marginalises couples as biological oddities’

By The Press Association4th December 2015News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s ban on same-sex marriage breaches human rights legislation and marginalises gay people as “biological oddities”, a court has been told. Two couples, Grainne Close and Shannon Sickles and

Scottish Government announce £1.8m funding to support for prisoners’ families

By Iain MacDonald20th November 2015News Scotland

The Scottish Government has announced £1.8 million funding to extend vital support for the families of prisoners. Prison visitor centres will receive the funding over the next three years to

Poorer dementia patients in England less likely to get drugs they need

By The Press Association19th November 2015News England

Poorer dementia patients in England are less likely to be prescribed the drugs they need, according to new research. Experts found stark differences in the number of patients given access

Children from poorer backgrounds more likely to suffer from severe mental health

By Iain MacDonald16th November 2015News England

Children whose parents are from poorer backgrounds are more likely to suffer from mental health problems, according to new research from the UCL Institute of Education (IOE) in conjunction with

Former PM calls for wealthy to do more to end ‘shocking’ poverty and inequality

By The Press Association11th November 2015News England

Successful businesses and wealthy individuals should make a bigger contribution to ending “shocking” levels of poverty and inequality in Britain, Sir John Major said. The Conservative former prime minister also

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University to launch new centre focusing of children and family inequalities

Resources: New eBook and short films explore Human Rights Act

Research shows link between young people’s mental health and future inequality

Report calls for childcare and council tax changes to shift poverty curve

Quarriers among charities sharing £12 million funding to tackle inequalities

NI same-sex marriage ban ‘marginalises couples as biological oddities’

Scottish Government announce £1.8m funding to support for prisoners’ families

Poorer dementia patients in England less likely to get drugs they need

Children from poorer backgrounds more likely to suffer from severe mental health

Former PM calls for wealthy to do more to end ‘shocking’ poverty and inequality

Waspi women criticise ‘bizarre and unjustified’ ruling out of compensation

Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother branded ‘executioners’ as pair are jailed for life

Letby legal team seeks fresh bid to challenge convictions of child serial killer

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Tag: Inequalities

University to launch new centre focusing of children and family inequalities

Resources: New eBook and short films explore Human Rights Act

Research shows link between young people’s mental health and future inequality

Report calls for childcare and council tax changes to shift poverty curve

Quarriers among charities sharing £12 million funding to tackle inequalities

NI same-sex marriage ban ‘marginalises couples as biological oddities’

Scottish Government announce £1.8m funding to support for prisoners’ families

Poorer dementia patients in England less likely to get drugs they need

Children from poorer backgrounds more likely to suffer from severe mental health

Former PM calls for wealthy to do more to end ‘shocking’ poverty and inequality