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65% surge in homelessness figures ‘nothing short of a tragedy’ says charity

By Vicky Shaw15th December 2017News England

A charity has described homelessness figures as “nothing short of a tragedy” after an official report showed the numbers in England have increased. The number of households in temporary accommodation

Jo Cox Loneliness Commission identifies ‘gap in national leadership’ on issue

By Dave Higgens15th December 2017News England

The UK needs a government-led national strategy to combat loneliness, according to a commission set up by MP Jo Cox before she was murdered. The final report of the Jo

Every single one of us can tackle loneliness epidemic, says Jo Cox’s sister

By Dave Higgens15th December 2017News England

The “social epidemic” of loneliness needs to be tackled by a combination of government intervention and “every single one of us” playing our part, according to the sister of murdered

Cold weather can have lethal impact on those living alone, warns leading nurse

By Scott D'Arcy13th December 2017News England

The winter deep freeze poses a “lethal” risk for people who are suffering loneliness, England’s top nurse has said. Professor Jane Cummings, Chief Nursing Officer for England, said lives could

Charities warn of undiagnosed mental health conditions caused by loneliness

By The Press Association13th December 2017News Scotland

Around 120,000 older Scots could be living with undiagnosed mental health conditions caused by loneliness and isolation, charities have warned. A quarter of people aged over 65 experience depression when

Measures to curb use of custody during mental health crisis come into effect

By Hayden Smith12th December 2017News England

New curbs to clamp down on the use of police custody to hold people in mental health crisis have taken effect. Measures which came into force on Monday include a

Thousands with mental illness left waiting on benefits tribunal hearings over Christmas

By Jon Vale7th December 2017News England

Around 30,000 people with mental illness will spend Christmas with the prospect of a tribunal hanging over them, having attempted to claim disability benefits, campaigners have said. Analysis of Government

Guidance: Supporting people who need care and support to have meaningful relationships

By Iain MacDonald4th December 2017Reports & Resources

Everyone has the right to have personal relationships, including people with learning disabilities. It’s vital that adult social care workers have the right values, skills and knowledge to support people with

At least of half of care home beds in England below standard, Which? analysis finds

By Josie Clarke29th November 2017News England

More than half of care home beds in parts of England are not up to standard, an investigation has found. Some 50% of beds – or more – are in

MP brands Universal Credit self-certification rules for terminally ill ‘cruel and heartless’

By Jon Vale29th November 2017News Scotland

Terminally ill people should stop being forced to “self-certify” they have only months to live in order to claim Universal Credit, an SNP MP will tell the Commons. Drew Hendry

Tag: Vulnerable Adults

65% surge in homelessness figures ‘nothing short of a tragedy’ says charity

Jo Cox Loneliness Commission identifies ‘gap in national leadership’ on issue

Every single one of us can tackle loneliness epidemic, says Jo Cox’s sister

Cold weather can have lethal impact on those living alone, warns leading nurse

Charities warn of undiagnosed mental health conditions caused by loneliness

Measures to curb use of custody during mental health crisis come into effect

Thousands with mental illness left waiting on benefits tribunal hearings over Christmas

At least of half of care home beds in England below standard, Which? analysis finds

MP brands Universal Credit self-certification rules for terminally ill ‘cruel and heartless’

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

Elon Musk ‘knows absolutely nothing’ about grooming gangs, Jess Phillips says

Former child abuse inquiry chairwoman urges Government to act over 2022 report

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Tag: Vulnerable Adults

65% surge in homelessness figures ‘nothing short of a tragedy’ says charity

Jo Cox Loneliness Commission identifies ‘gap in national leadership’ on issue

Every single one of us can tackle loneliness epidemic, says Jo Cox’s sister

Cold weather can have lethal impact on those living alone, warns leading nurse

Charities warn of undiagnosed mental health conditions caused by loneliness

Measures to curb use of custody during mental health crisis come into effect

Thousands with mental illness left waiting on benefits tribunal hearings over Christmas

Guidance: Supporting people who need care and support to have meaningful relationships

At least of half of care home beds in England below standard, Which? analysis finds

MP brands Universal Credit self-certification rules for terminally ill ‘cruel and heartless’