Over a quarter with mental health problems report poor care experience
People with mental health problems do not always feel listened to or treated with dignity and respect, according to a new report. A survey of more than 13,000 people by
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Call to publish results of investigations into suicides after benefit changes
Pressure has been applied to David Cameron to publish the results of Government investigations into cases of suicides which occurred after benefits were cut or withdrawn. The SNP’s leader in
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Terminally ill should have round-the-clock palliative care, charity poll
Dying people should have the right to access specialist end-of-life care seven days a week, a charity has said. Marie Curie is calling for better round-the-clock services in light of
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NHS faces ‘toxic mix’ as winter demands and social care cuts mount
The NHS is facing a “toxic mix” as winter approaches of deficits, rising waiting times and low staff morale, an influential think tank has warned. Cuts to social care are
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Children’s Commissioner calls for smaller units to cut youth reoffending
Replacing large children’s prisons with smaller units could boost Justice Secretary Michael Gove’s attempts to reduce reoffending rates, a report suggests. Detainees in young offenders’ institutions are more likely to
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70% of welfare-to-work scheme claimants ‘fail to find long-term jobs’
Nearly 70% of people who complete a flagship welfare-to-work scheme fail to find sustained employment – and the programme needs to better identify claimants who need more personalised and intensive
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Alarming rise in elderly hospital admissions amid social care cuts warning
There has been an “alarming” rise in the number of elderly people admitted to hospital with life-threatening infections due to failings in GP and community care. A damning report from
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Metropolitan Police bring historic abuse inquiries under single command
Scotland Yard has brought all its ongoing historic child sex abuse investigations together under the control of a single team of detectives. Operation Midland, which is investigating allegations of murder
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Third of pregnant women suffer strong feelings of depression and anxiety
Almost a third of pregnant women suffer strong feelings of depression and anxiety, according to a new survey. The poll found that many are struggling with signs of antenatal depression
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From next week care professionals must report FGM cases to police
A duty requiring teachers, doctors and nurses to report cases of female genital mutilation will come into force next week. New laws announced earlier this year will make disclosure of
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