Measures to curb use of custody during mental health crisis come into effect
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
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Thousands with mental illness left waiting on benefits tribunal hearings over Christmas
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
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Guidance: Supporting people who need care and support to have meaningful relationships
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
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At least of half of care home beds in England below standard, Which? analysis finds
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
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MP brands Universal Credit self-certification rules for terminally ill ‘cruel and heartless’
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
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Foodbank charity appeals for support amid predictions of busiest Christmas ever
The charity running hundreds of foodbanks is appealing for public support as it gears up for its busiest Christmas so far. The Trussell Trust said December last year was its
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Chief social worker welcomes initiative supporting people with learning disabilities
Northern Ireland’s chief social worker, Sean Holland, has welcomed a new workshop and resource kit to equip people with a learning disability with the skills that they need to make
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Greater Manchester’s homeless to be helped with 270 homes for rough sleepers
A new scheme to address homelessness in Greater Manchester will see 270 homes made available to rough sleepers, it has been announced. The £1.8 million project, announced by the Greater
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G4S staff sacked after abuse of detainees at immigration centre shown in footage
Six members of G4S staff have been sacked following undercover footage showing abuse of detainees at the Brook House immigration centre, it has been revealed. The dismissals were confirmed as
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Budget: Corbyn reacts furiously after being heckled while speaking about elderly care
Jeremy Corbyn reacted furiously after he was heckled while speaking about elderly care during his Budget response. Labour MPs claimed on Twitter that an “ageist” and “inappropriate” joke was aimed
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