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‘Massive funding deficit’ could see councils breaching legal duties to protect vulnerable

By John Aston17th March 2017News England

A “massive funding deficit” has put local councils at risk of breaching legal duties they owe to vulnerable people who could be deprived of their liberty, the High Court has

Campaigners urge Government act over ‘truly shocking’ child poverty figures

By Alan Jones17th March 2017News England

Campaign groups have attacked “truly shocking” new figures showing four million children are affected by poverty. The Children’s Society said the situation was “clearly getting worse”, estimating that almost a

Nine in 10 health workers say low morale harming staff retention

By Jane Kirby17th March 2017News England

Low morale and poor pay are key reasons why the NHS struggles to retain staff, according to a new survey. A poll of 2,000 NHS workers found that structural reorganisations

Researchers find ibuprofen linked to increased risk of cardiac arrest

By John von Radowitz16th March 2017News England

One of the most popular over-the-counter painkillers in the UK can heighten the chances of suffering a potentially fatal cardiac arrest, a study has shown. Researchers in Denmark found that

Parents who use children as a weapon in break-up ‘should be punished in court’

By Jack Maidment and Richard Wheeler16th March 2017News England

Parents who try to turn their children against an ex-partner or spouse following a break-up should be punished in the courts, ministers have been told. Simon Danczuk urged the Government

Committee call for better training to tackle ‘unacceptable’ rate of suicide

By Ella Pickover16th March 2017News England

The current rate of suicide is “unacceptable”, leading MPs have said, as they called for GPs to receive better training in assessing a patient’s risk. The Health Select Committee said

Poor end of life care taints memories of loved ones for 35% of bereaved people

By Ella Pickover16th March 2017News England

A third of bereaved people claim the quality of end of life care their loved one received jeopardised their happy memories of that person, a new poll has found. Charity

Health & social work pay ‘particularly weak’ as public sector workers feel pinch

By Alan Jones15th March 2017News England

The average pay of public sector workers is falling following years of wage restraint coupled with rising inflation, a new report reveals. The Resolution Foundation forecast that average real pay

Improvements ordered after Priory Hospital care safety ruled inadequate

By Ella Pickover15th March 2017News England

One of the country’s best-known private mental health clinics has been ordered to make improvements after inspectors ruled the safety of its care was “inadequate”. The Priory Hospital, in Roehampton,

Ruby Wax to host fortnightly mental health sessions throughout M&S cafes

By Josie Clarke15th March 2017News England

Marks & Spencer is to host fortnightly mental health chat sessions in 11 stores as part of a project fronted by comedian and campaigner Ruby Wax The Frazzled Cafe meetings

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Campaigners urge Government act over ‘truly shocking’ child poverty figures

Nine in 10 health workers say low morale harming staff retention

Researchers find ibuprofen linked to increased risk of cardiac arrest

Parents who use children as a weapon in break-up ‘should be punished in court’

Committee call for better training to tackle ‘unacceptable’ rate of suicide

Poor end of life care taints memories of loved ones for 35% of bereaved people

Improvements ordered after Priory Hospital care safety ruled inadequate

Ruby Wax to host fortnightly mental health sessions throughout M&S cafes

Mother of woman who took own life brands daughter’s abuser ‘a monster’

MPs reject Tory bid to launch another national inquiry into grooming gangs

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Tag: News England

‘Massive funding deficit’ could see councils breaching legal duties to protect vulnerable

Campaigners urge Government act over ‘truly shocking’ child poverty figures

Nine in 10 health workers say low morale harming staff retention

Researchers find ibuprofen linked to increased risk of cardiac arrest

Parents who use children as a weapon in break-up ‘should be punished in court’

Committee call for better training to tackle ‘unacceptable’ rate of suicide

Poor end of life care taints memories of loved ones for 35% of bereaved people

Health & social work pay ‘particularly weak’ as public sector workers feel pinch

Improvements ordered after Priory Hospital care safety ruled inadequate

Ruby Wax to host fortnightly mental health sessions throughout M&S cafes