A third of disabled people have cut back on their energy consumption over the last year to afford their bills, a charity said. A survey of working-age disabled people found
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A care home in Holloway, north London, has been rated Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission. St Mungo’s Broadway – 2 Hilldrop Road, has been rated Inadequate overall. It was
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A forum which is gathering accounts from children who have been in care has reported 38 incidents of abuse to police. The National Confidential Forum heard testimonies describing abuse, neglect,
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The oldest people in society are suffering due to social exclusion, with many struggling to get to the shops or doctors, according to new research. Those over 85 are much
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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
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Police are investigating a disability hate crime after a man was targeted by a gang who followed him and hit him on the head with a stone. The victim was
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People with learning disabilities across the country are set to benefit from £25 million of funding to help them live more independently in their own homes. Health Minister David Mowat
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Academics at Manchester Metropolitan University are working in partnership with Age UK Stockport to help combat loneliness for older people during the festive period and winter months. A recent study
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A cafe chain backed by George Clooney has received more than 27,000 donations in one day to its campaign to ensure a homeless person gets a hot meal at Christmas.
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A woman with learning disabilities is to be cared for at home on a trial basis after members of her family won a court fight with council social services bosses.
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