New biological age blood test could offer early warning of dementia risk
A blood test for healthy ageing has been developed that could identify people who are growing old too fast and at risk of dementia. The genetic test is the first
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Lack of mental health beds ‘national disgrace’ as weekend sees none available
There were no beds for mental health patients available anywhere in England for a period of time this weekend when an NHS trust enquired, its medical director has said. The
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Figures show 70% rise in hate crimes against Muslims in London
The number of hate crimes against Muslims in London has risen by almost three quarters in a year. There were 816 Islamophobic offences recorded across the city in the 12
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Man and woman stabbed to death at east London care home
An elderly man and a middle-aged woman have died after they were stabbed at a sheltered housing complex. A man in his mid-80s and a woman in her mid-50s were
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We’ll take ‘thousands more’ as PM commits £100 million in aid to Syria
Britain will take “thousands more” refugees from camps on the borders of war-torn Syria, as well as providing an additional £100 million in aid for those fleeing the conflict, Prime
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New £6M mental health recovery centre to create 45 jobs in Manchester
The Alternative Futures Group (AFG) has announced plans for a new £6m treatment and recovery centre to be built on a 1.5 acre site in Ardwick, Manchester. The new facility
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Removing boy from disabled mother’s care not social engineering, says judge
A family court judge has ruled that a five-year-old boy must be taken from the care of his disabled mother, but dismissed a suggestion of “social engineering”. Judge Antony Hughes
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Over 20,000 respond to Mental Health Taskforce service change priorities
More than 20,000 people have given their views on the top priorities for reshaping mental health services as part of a drive to develop a five year national NHS strategy
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British public praised for ‘most generous response’ over refugee crisis
From pensioners in Dorset offering their spare bedroom to a Syrian refugee, to cyclists in Cardiff travelling in convoy to donate bikes to migrants in Calais, the British public have
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Cameron bows to pressure as new refugee plan set to be unveiled
David Cameron is expected to come forward with new plans within the next few days which could see thousands more Syrian refugees come to the UK. Urgent work was under
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