Charity in call for improved MS diagnoses
Four in five people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are misdiagnosed, with one in four told they are simply suffering a trapped nerve, a charity has warned. The MS Society said
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New Childcare Bill to double free places from 2017
The Conservatives’ pre-election pledge to double free childcare for young children is confirmed in today’s Queen’s Speech. Under a new Childcare Bill, working parents in England will be entitled to
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New measures to reduce bail limits and cell detention of vulnerable
Time limits on police bail and possible sanctions for professionals who fail to take action on child abuse are among measures in the Queen’s Speech. Pre-charge bail for suspects will
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Key measures announced in the Queen’s Speech
Here are some of the key measures in the first Conservative-only Queen’s Speech in nearly two decades: :: EU Referendum Bill The centrepiece of the Government’s programme, this sets out
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Newer contraceptive pill ‘linked to blood clots’
There is a link between newer contraceptive pills and a higher risk of serious blood clots, according to a new study. Nottingham University researchers, who describe the results published in
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Cooper wants Scandinavian-style system of universal childcare
Labour leadership contender Yvette Cooper has said her party needs to revolutionise the way it supports families by offering free childcare for all. The shadow home secretary has called for
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Younger Alzheimer’s sufferers more likely to display non-memory symptons
People with Alzheimer’s may not always experience memory loss as their first symptom of the disease, with younger people more likely to have problems with judgement, language or visual and
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Barnardo’s call on government to reverse children’s centre cuts
Children’s charity Barnardo’s is calling on the new government to act now to stop the decrease in funding of children’s centres, following new calculations that reveal a dramatic budget decrease
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Kent’s youth crime commissioner post to be axed
A police and crime chief plans to scrap her controversial youth commissioner post following two appointments dogged by scandals. Ann Barnes, Kent’s elected police and crime commissioner (PCC), introduced the
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Family lawyers call for urgent changes to child evidence
Lawyers who specialise in cases involving children want changes in the law to ensure that youngsters who say they have been abused can safely give evidence at court hearings Heads
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