Social worker who sold child’s address for holiday avoids custodial sentence
A social worker who sold the address of an adopted child to her birth mother to pay for a holiday to the Dominican Republic has walked free from court. Androulla
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Scientists hail blood test that detects cancer years ahead of symptoms
A universal blood screening test that detects cancer years before symptoms appear could revolutionise treatment, scientists say. Researchers attending the world’s biggest cancer conference in Chicago unveiled studies showing that
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Red Cross launches Solidarity Fund to support victims of terror across the UK
The British Red Cross has launched a new UK Solidarity Fund to help victims of terrorism anywhere in Britain. The UK-wide fund will support people who have been injured, bereaved
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Charities welcome ‘outstanding’ results of breast cancer drug clinical trial
Charities have welcomed the “outstanding” results of a clinical trial which shows that a drug for a type of incurable breast cancer delays the disease getting worse. Olaparib (Lynparza) can
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Corrie’s Lucy Fallon tearfully tells of thanks from sex exploitation victims
Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon broke down in tears as she told she had been thanked by victims of sexual exploitation for her role in the soap. The 21-year-old plays
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Thousands join with 80 charities coalition in petition to halt disability benefit cuts
More than 16,500 people and a coalition of 80 charities have signed a letter urging party leaders to put an end to disability benefit cuts. Paralympians Kadeena Cox and Anne
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New figures show 44% rise in cyber-related sex crimes against children, NSPCC
Thousands of cases of child sexual abuse linked to the internet were recorded by police last year, figures show. Rape, sexual assault and grooming were among the offences logged which
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BMA warn of ‘disgraceful failure of patients’ by putting financial targets over care
Patient safety should not be compromised in order to meet financial targets, the British Medical Association (BMA) has warned. The report comes as new figures suggest the NHS is now
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Nearly half of public sector workers forced off sick with mental health problems
Almost half of public sector workers have been forced to take time off work because of problems with their mental health, a large new survey has found. Mental health charity
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Nuffield Trust warn NHS could face £1bn-a-year bill for expats cared for in Europe
The NHS could face a bill of £1 billion every year if retired British expats who are currently cared for in Europe need to receive their treatment in Britain, a
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