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Family ‘utterly devastated’ as body found is confirmed as missing musician

By Lucinda Cameron11th May 2018News Scotland

The family of Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison has said they are “utterly devastated” at his death. Police confirmed on Friday that a body found by police on Thursday evening

Inquiry finds chronic shortage of suitable homes for thousands of disabled people

By Alan Jones10th May 2018News England

Disabled people are being trapped inside their homes because of a “chronic” shortage of suitable housing, a new report warns. The Equality and Human Rights Commission said 365,000 disabled people

Study finds one-in-nine young adults has attempted suicide in Scotland

By Lucinda Cameron9th May 2018News Scotland

One in nine young adults in Scotland has attempted suicide, according to new research. The study of 18-34-year-olds also found that one in six (16.2%) report having self harmed at

Learning disabilities mortality review finds ‘very troubling’ levels of abuse and gaps in care

By Elizabeth Arnold8th May 2018News England

The findings of a review into the early deaths of people with learning disabilities show a “much worse picture” than previous reports, Labour has warned. Asking an urgent Commons question

G4S contract extension ‘not commensurate’ with humane migration system, Diane Abbott

By Jon Vale8th May 2018News England

Renewing a G4S contract to manage an immigration centre “is not commensurate with a humane system of dealing with migrants” the public wants after the Windrush scandal, Diane Abbott has

MP warns domestic abuse victims face huge rent arrears on Universal Credit

By Jon Vale8th May 2018News England

Victims of domestic violence who claim Universal Credit can find themselves in thousands of pounds of rent arrears if their abuser leaves their home and the payment is split, an

Bill to protect tenancy of domestic violence victims backed by MPs

By Jon Vale and Richard Wheeler8th May 2018News England

New laws to ensure victims of domestic violence will have access to social housing when they flee their abuser have been backed by MPs. The Secure Tenancies (Victims of Domestic

Flagship refugee sponsorship scheme set to fall ‘well short’ of target

By Hayden Smith8th May 2018News England

Only 53 refugees were brought to Britain in the first 14 months of a flagship community sponsorship scheme, an inspection report reveals. The initiative was introduced by the Government in

Family left ‘reeling’ as nine police officers probed over vulnerable man’s custody death

By Margaret Davis8th May 2018News England

A mentally ill man who died in police custody “must have been petrified in his final minutes”, his family have said. Kevin Clarke, 35, died at Lewisham Hospital on March

Duchess urges more people speak up about domestic abuse on visit to refuge charity

By Josh Payne8th May 2018News England

The Duchess of Cornwall has urged people to continue talking about domestic abuse following a visit to a charity which focuses on refuge housing for victims. Camilla was given a

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Family ‘utterly devastated’ as body found is confirmed as missing musician

Inquiry finds chronic shortage of suitable homes for thousands of disabled people

Study finds one-in-nine young adults has attempted suicide in Scotland

Learning disabilities mortality review finds ‘very troubling’ levels of abuse and gaps in care

G4S contract extension ‘not commensurate’ with humane migration system, Diane Abbott

MP warns domestic abuse victims face huge rent arrears on Universal Credit

Bill to protect tenancy of domestic violence victims backed by MPs

Flagship refugee sponsorship scheme set to fall ‘well short’ of target

Family left ‘reeling’ as nine police officers probed over vulnerable man’s custody death

Duchess urges more people speak up about domestic abuse on visit to refuge charity

Government announces £50m for adoption fund after concerns over delay

New record high number of children in poverty branded ‘source of national shame’

Welfare reform will push 250,000 into poverty, Government’s own assessment says

Peers demand tax hike safeguards as Government accused of ‘absence of humanity’

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Tag: Vulnerable Adults

Family ‘utterly devastated’ as body found is confirmed as missing musician

Inquiry finds chronic shortage of suitable homes for thousands of disabled people

Study finds one-in-nine young adults has attempted suicide in Scotland

Learning disabilities mortality review finds ‘very troubling’ levels of abuse and gaps in care

G4S contract extension ‘not commensurate’ with humane migration system, Diane Abbott

MP warns domestic abuse victims face huge rent arrears on Universal Credit

Bill to protect tenancy of domestic violence victims backed by MPs

Flagship refugee sponsorship scheme set to fall ‘well short’ of target

Family left ‘reeling’ as nine police officers probed over vulnerable man’s custody death

Duchess urges more people speak up about domestic abuse on visit to refuge charity