Rivals unite to block Cameron’s bid to scrap Human Rights Act
The two rivals for the Liberal Democrat leadership have launched a campaign to block David Cameron’s plan to scrap the Human Rights Act. Norman Lamb and Tim Farron put aside
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Pet dogs significantly benefit families of children with autism
A new study has highlighted the potential for pet dogs to reduce stress in parents of children with autism. A team of psychologists and animal behaviour experts at the University
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Ratio of people dying in hospices doubles since 1993
The proportion of people dying in hospices in England has nearly doubled since 1993, but the gap in hospice deaths between people living in the least and most deprived areas
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Bristol dementia researchers in call for more volunteers
Researchers in the South West are urging more people in the region to consider volunteering for dementia studies. Many pioneering studies into the devastating condition are underway in the region,
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Mental health nurse defends assessment of man who killed two
A mental health nurse has defended his judgment that a man who went on to kill his mother and sister less than 48 hours later was no risk to himself
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Serious case review of tragic Bristol baby case released
A baby killed by her father was never on a child protection plan despite authorities knowing of “horrific domestic abuse, drug-taking and injuries to the child”, a damning report has
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Trio guilty of historic child abuse at school for vulnerable boys
Three men have been found guilty of historical sexual abuse at a school for vulnerable boys over a period of more than 30 years. Colwyn Baker, David Hennessy and Nigel
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Experts call for earlier diagnosis of bipolar disorder
Delays in the diagnosis of bipolar disorder, particularly in those with alcohol and substance misuse disorders, could be preventing people from receiving effective treatment for the condition, according to a
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Dementia and diabetes Google searches double in five years
The number of searches on Google about dementia and diabetes have doubled in the past five years, research shows. Looking up stress reached an all-time high in March while searches
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Justice system handling of hate crime ‘disappointing’
The criminal justice system has failed to act on recommendations to improve the way disability hate crime is dealt with, inspectors have warned. A report published in March 2013 found
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