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Health of children endangered by alarming gap between rich and poor, say experts

By The Press Association26th January 2017News England

An alarming gap between rich and poor is leaving the health and well-being of the UK’s children in jeopardy, according to a major report by child health experts. The Royal

Rough sleepers at risk of falling victim to modern slavery, report warns

By The Press Association26th January 2017News England

Rough sleepers are at risk of falling victim to modern slavery, a report has warned. Homeless people were found to be vulnerable to rogue employers offering work and accommodation –

Charity warns over poverty and loneliness among over-50s with HIV

By The Press Association19th January 2017News England

More than half of over-50s with HIV are living in poverty, according to a new report. The study, from the Terrence Higgins Trust charity, said 58% of those with the

Sturgeon announces £29m funding pot for projects aimed at tackling poverty

By The Press Association17th January 2017News Scotland

Projects which develop new ways to help people overcome disadvantage can now apply for a share of £29 million funding. The Scottish Government will direct £18.9 million into the Aspiring

Homelessness campaigner and ‘inspirational leader’ Jimmy Carlson dies aged 69

By The Press Association16th January 2017News England

A former alcoholic who spent nearly a quarter of a century sleeping rough before turning his life around and becoming a campaigner for homeless people has died aged 69. Jimmy

Birmingham reseachers find ‘just about managing’ families need more help to save

By Iain MacDonald13th January 2017Education & Training

Three-fifths of low and middle income households are currently unable to save money, while for people already saving, the ratio between spending and saving is dramatically falling, researchers say. A

Tories call for activity programmes in nurseries to help cut health inequalities

By The Press Association12th January 2017News Scotland

The Scottish Conservatives are calling for activity programmes in nurseries to help cut health inequality across Scotland and save the NHS money. Party leader Ruth Davidson and health spokesman Brian

80% of rough sleepers were attacked or abused this year, charity says

By The Press Association23rd December 2016News England

Almost 80% of people sleeping rough were attacked or suffered abuse or anti-social behaviour over the past year, a homelessness charity said. As Crisis opens its centres to thousands of

£15m funding boost for children and family projects around Scotland

By The Press Association23rd December 2016News Scotland

Projects to support children and families coping with disabilities, mental health problems and the challenges associated with poverty are among those sharing in grants worth £15 million. The Scottish Government

MP calls for benefit claimants’ ‘fit for work’ tests to be filmed

By The Press Association21st December 2016News England

Work capability assessments should be filmed to stop benefit claimants being “shamed”, a Tory MP has suggested. Tania Mathias said she had concerns about the way in which the assessments

Tag: Poverty / Austerity

Health of children endangered by alarming gap between rich and poor, say experts

Rough sleepers at risk of falling victim to modern slavery, report warns

Charity warns over poverty and loneliness among over-50s with HIV

Sturgeon announces £29m funding pot for projects aimed at tackling poverty

Homelessness campaigner and ‘inspirational leader’ Jimmy Carlson dies aged 69

Birmingham reseachers find ‘just about managing’ families need more help to save

Tories call for activity programmes in nurseries to help cut health inequalities

80% of rough sleepers were attacked or abused this year, charity says

£15m funding boost for children and family projects around Scotland

MP calls for benefit claimants’ ‘fit for work’ tests to be filmed

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Poverty / Austerity

Health of children endangered by alarming gap between rich and poor, say experts

Rough sleepers at risk of falling victim to modern slavery, report warns

Charity warns over poverty and loneliness among over-50s with HIV

Sturgeon announces £29m funding pot for projects aimed at tackling poverty

Homelessness campaigner and ‘inspirational leader’ Jimmy Carlson dies aged 69

Birmingham reseachers find ‘just about managing’ families need more help to save

Tories call for activity programmes in nurseries to help cut health inequalities

80% of rough sleepers were attacked or abused this year, charity says

£15m funding boost for children and family projects around Scotland

MP calls for benefit claimants’ ‘fit for work’ tests to be filmed