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English Councils' Social Care Spending Hits Record Levels
16 English councils spend over 80% of core funding on social care. Analysis reveals councils spent 71.9% on adult and children's services in 2025-26.
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Mother Loses Custody: Family Courts Back Parental Alienation Despite Warnings
A mother's painful account of losing her daughters to family courts that relied on parental alienation theory, now deemed harmful pseudo-science by official gui...
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Shingles Vaccine and Dementia Risk: Share Your Experience
Recent studies suggest shingles vaccine may reduce dementia risk. Have you received the vaccine for this reason? Share your story with us today.
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Share Your Loneliness Stories: We're Listening
Help us understand loneliness impact. Share your personal stories of isolation and connection struggles. Join our important conversation about modern loneliness...
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Rayner Powers Housing Associations to Shelter Homeless Families
Angela Rayner unveils new homelessness powers forcing housing associations to accept families. Charities call it a gamechanger for England's housing crisis.
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Red Blood Cell Exchange: Why Only 3% of US Sickle Cell Patients Access It
Discover why only 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange treatment despite its proven effectiveness and widespread hospital availability.
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UK GPs Struggle with Patient Care Due to Excessive Workload
Majority of UK general practitioners lack time for meaningful patient discussions on preventative health measures, finds medical research.
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Fast-Track Benefits Access for Severely Disabled Youth, Milburn Urges
Alan Milburn's review recommends fast-track disability benefits for 16-24 year-olds with severe complex needs, eliminating repeated work capability assessments.
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Generation X Boosts Alcohol Intake While Young Adults Reduce
Study reveals Generation X adults aged 50-64 drinking more alcohol while younger Americans cut back. New trends reshaping US drinking habits post-pandemic.
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NHS Leader Demands Immediate Suspension for Staff Privacy Violations
NHS England chief calls for zero tolerance policy against staff snooping on patient medical records. Discover the strict measures to protect confidential health...
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Sex Offenders Risk Release as Courts Face System Collapse
Police warn rising numbers of sexual predators could be freed rather than jailed in England and Wales due to court and prison system pressures.
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NHS Enforces Two-Year Wait for ADHD and Autism Diagnoses
NHS integrated care boards in England impose two-year minimum waiting periods for ADHD and autism assessments due to overwhelming demand and budget constraints.
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Teenage Girl's Autism Diagnosis Delayed Five Years
Family battles lengthy waiting lists and appointment delays to secure autism diagnosis for 14-year-old daughter. Mental health deteriorates amid healthcare syst...
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Save the Children Faces Regulatory Warning Over Yemen Safety Failures
Charity Commission issues official warning to Save the Children after two-year investigation into management failures that endangered staff in Yemen office.
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Undiagnosed Hypertension Affects Millions Across England
Major study reveals 59% of high blood pressure cases go undiagnosed in England, leaving millions at risk of stroke and heart attack.
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Non-Invasive Womb Cancer Test Spares Women Uncomfortable Procedures
UK researchers develop innovative urine and vaginal fluid test for womb cancer screening in postmenopausal women, reducing need for invasive examinations.
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Ketamine Bladder Clinic Opens for UK Teens
UK's first ketamine bladder clinic treats children as young as 13 at Alder Hey Liverpool, addressing devastating chronic urological conditions linked to drug ab...
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Awaab's Law Fails to Solve Mouldy Homes Crisis
Social housing tenants report Awaab's Law ineffective at resolving mould and damp issues. New England legislation struggles to improve dangerous living conditio...