The human rights of a 63-year-old terminally-ill hospital patient were violated because she was not consulted before a “do not resuscitate” (DNR) was placed on her records, the Court of
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Forcing someone to marry against their will has become a crime today, with offenders facing up to seven years in prison. New legislation introduced by the government is designed to
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To mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day ( 15 June), actress June Brown has launched a new video to encourage people to speak out on the issue. Over 500,000 older
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There is a “devastating scale” of neglect and abuse experienced by adults with autism, a charity has warned. Many are staying at home because they are afraid of being abused
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Two thirds of council leaders expect many local authorities to end up in financial crisis next year, according to the latest survey of local government confidence. The Local State We’re
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Bedford care professionals focused on keeping a man with mental health problems in his own home at a cost to his health and welfare, an investigation has found. The joint
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The recent financial crash may have led to a significant increase in the rate of suicides with many thousands of taking their lives, researchers have said. The financial crisis has
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Thousands of children are missing from the education system, a charity has warned. Many youngsters are losing out because they do not have a school place, or are simply unknown
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Angelina Jolie said a global summit to end sexual violence must send a message around the world that there is “no disgrace” in being a survivor – “that the shame
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The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched an inquiry into the non-natural deaths of adults with mental health conditions who die while being detained by the state. The inquiry
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