Hate and intimidation ‘everyday reality’ for LGBT people
Some gay people in sleepy villages and rural towns are being relentlessly bullied because of their sexuality – leaving some too scared to leave the house, an expert has warned.
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Support for drug and drink bereaved families often poor
Relatives of people who have died from drugs or alcohol often receive poor support following their bereavement, which can exacerbate their grief, according to research. Their grief can also be
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Blood protein may indicate risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at King’s College London have identified a single blood protein that may indicate the development of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) years before symptoms appear, a disorder that has been
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Students present social work research and best practice showcase
On Monday 8th June, WithScotland and the social work team at the University of Stirling hosted a display of the research and best practice of students completing their BA and
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Study paints stark picture of adoption disruption in Wales
A new report from the University of Bristol into adoption disruption in Wales reveals adoptive parents were unable to access support for their children, spoke of their isolation and gave
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Women much more likely to be affected by dementia, new research
A new report, authored by the University of Worcester’s Association for Dementia Studies, has revealed how women are much more likely to be affected by dementia than men. The majority
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New research shows 80,000 under 45’s diagnosed with cancer
Almost 80,000 people in the UK were diagnosed before the age of 45 and are still living with one of the top four most common cancers, according to research. The
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£2.2M boost for health and wellbeing research in Wales
Cardiff University, alongside partner universities Swansea and Bangor, has been awarded £2,249,927 to lead the National Centre for Population Health and Wellbeing Research (NCPHWR), an all-Wales Research Centre. The funding
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New mentoring project for young people on the autism spectrum
A pilot project by London South Bank University (LSBU) researchers will examine the benefits of goal-directed mentoring for young people on the autism spectrum Sponsored by Research Autism, the two-year
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Cancer experts hail ‘spectacular’ results from new trials
Experts have hailed a “new era” for cancer treatments after achieving “spectacular” results from trials on a new class of drugs. Immunotherapy, which harnesses the body’s immune system to attack
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