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Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Health
The government's welfare bill has passed a House of Commons vote after another major concession to Labour rebels.
Government Offers Major Eleventh Hour Concession On Welfare Reforms
Health
Government Offers Major Eleventh Hour Concession On Welfare Reforms
No Reason Why Lords Can't Vote On 'Terrible' Assisted Dying Bill, Says Tory Peer
Health
No Reason Why Lords Can't Vote On "Terrible" Assisted Dying Bill, Says Tory Peer
Labour Must Deliver On NHS and Cost Of Living To Have Chance Of Retaining Power, Says Leading Pollster
Health
Labour Must Deliver On NHS and Cost Of Living To Have Chance Of Retaining Power, Says Leading Pollster
MPs Vote To Allow Assisted Dying Bill To Proceed
Health
MPs Vote To Allow Assisted Dying Bill To Proceed
Public Expects To See Improvements In NHS, Schools And Housing Before The Next General Election
Health
Public Expects To See Improvements In NHS, Schools And Housing Before The Next General Election
Labour Whip Quits In First Frontbench Resignation Over Welfare Reforms
Health
Labour Whip Quits In First Frontbench Resignation Over Welfare Reforms
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The assisted dying bill isn't safe for disabled people – that's why I will fight it in the Lords
Health
By Baroness Grey-Thompson
The assisted dying bill isn't safe for disabled people – that's why I will fight it in the Lords
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
Health
By Emma Lewell MP
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
Trialling puberty blockers for under-18s puts young people at risk – it should not go ahead
Health
By Rebecca Paul MP
Trialling puberty blockers for under-18s puts young people at risk – it should not go ahead
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Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Defence
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How No 10 Sleepwalked Into A Welfare Crisis
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I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
By Emma Lewell MP
Health
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
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Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Health
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The Secret Social Worker: 'It Feels Relentless And The Gaps Are Just Too Big For Us To Fill'
Health
The Secret Social Worker: 'It Feels Relentless And The Gaps Are Just Too Big For Us To Fill'
A mental health social worker takes us through a typical day in the job, from disappointing patients to dealing with abuse and threats
How to resolve the modern care dilemma: drop the obsession with GDP
Health
By Miriam Cates
How to resolve the modern care dilemma: drop the obsession with GDP
Resolving the modern care dilemma means putting family at the heart of the economy, writes Miriam Cates. But the challenges to implementing this conservative plan for care come from all sides – including the ‘ultra-online right’
Stephen Kinnock: 'I have a really personal understanding of what people are going through'
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
Stephen Kinnock: 'I have a really personal understanding of what people are going through'
Stephen Kinnock is responsible for tackling one of the biggest challenges the government faces: social care. The health minister talks to Sienna Rodgers about charging reforms, professionalising the workforce and his family’s experiences with care
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David Mackintosh MP: England's need for short-term wheelchair loans Partner content
Health
By British Red Cross
David Mackintosh MP: England's need for short-term wheelchair loans

Conservative MP, David Mackintosh, calls for the Government to provide a comprehensive assessment across England to measure the 'real need' of short term wheelchair loans.
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Health
By National Audit Office
Stocktake of access to general practice in England
Peoples experience of accessing general practice remains positive, with almost 9 in 10 patients reporting in 2014-15 that they could get an appointment. Patient satisfaction with access is, however, gradually and consistently declining, and a fifth of patients report opening hours are not convenient, according to todays report from the National Audit Office.
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By Age UK
Age UK responds to Autumn Statement
With no reimbursement promised for the introduction of the new Living Wage into the care sector next April, Age UK fears increasing numbers of private care homes will close their doors to council funded residents
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Health
By Mind
Chancellor must invest more in preventing mental health problems
Andy Bell, chair of the Mental Health Policy Group, a coalition of leading mental health organisations, has today issued the following initial response to the Governments Spending Review:
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Health
By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society responds to the Spending Review
Commenting on the publication of the Spending Review, Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive of Alzheimers Society, said:
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Health
By Bloodwise
NHS funding boost welcome for patients
In response to the Chancellors announcements on NHS and science spending in the comprehensive spending review, Diana Jupp, Patient Experience Director, Bloodwise, said:
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Health
By Cardiac Risk in the Young
VIDEO: 12 young people die a week from sudden cardiac arrest - Gov't must act
CRY's YSCD campaign launched in response to the Governments recent decision not to recommend a national cardiac screening programme for young people.
Half of doctors practise differently after being sued or complained about - new survey Partner content
Health
By Medical Defence Union
Half of doctors practise differently after being sued or complained about - new survey
A new survey by the Medical Defence Unionasked doctors involved in a GMC complaint or negligence claim over the last five years for their views on how they found the experience.
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Health
By Alzheimer’s Society
Prime Minister announces funding for UK’s first national Dementia Research Institute
Todays announcement by the Prime Minister will see the UKs first Dementia Research Institute receive up to 150m of investment.
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Health
By Carers Trust
George Osborne: invest in carers and protect our social care system
Before George Osborne unveils his Spending Review Carers Trust has one simple question to put to the Chancellor: will you help ensure unpaid carers get the support they need?
Keeping cholesterol on the public health agenda Partner content
Health
By HEART UK and Benecol
Keeping cholesterol on the public health agenda
Conservative MP for Pudsey, Horsforth & Aireborough and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Heart Disease emphasises the importance of managing cholesterol in the fight against cardiovascular disease.
What will the Spending Review mean for disabled people? Partner content
Health
By Scope
What will the Spending Review mean for disabled people?
The charity Scope calls for the Chancellor to support disabled people to live independently. 
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Health
By Age UK
George Osborne must save ailing social care system
Age UK makes its final appeal to Government in run-up to Spending Review with petition to save the ailing social care system
Spending Review 2015: Chancellor warned of looming 'care crisis' Partner content
Health
By Independent Age
Spending Review 2015: Chancellor warned of looming 'care crisis'
Leading charity Independent Age calls on George Osborne to tackle the widening funding gap in social care at next week's Spending Review.
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Health
By Compassion in Dying
Landmark case in UK court allows withdrawal of treatment for patient in accordance with family wishes
In a landmark ruling today the Court of Protection has allowed medics treating a 68 year old woman (known as Mrs N) in a minimally conscious state to withdraw clinically assisted nutrition and hydration (CANH).
Government must put its money where its mouth is to achieve equality for mental health
Health
By Norman Lamb
Government must put its money where its mouth is to achieve equality for mental health
Former Health Minister Norman Lamb calls on the Chancellor to listen to the cross-party Equality 4 Mental Health campaign and ensure mental health services are properly funded in the Spending Review.
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By WaterAid
Seven things you probably didn't know about the state of the world's toilets
This World Toilet Day, 19 November, we reveal some mind-bog-gling facts.
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Health
By Bloodwise
Bloodwise briefing - New cancer strategy for England
Please find below some notes for the forthcoming debate on the implementation of the new cancer strategy for England.
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Health
By Swim England
Sports Minister supports roll-out dementia friendly swimming project
An award-winning project that encourages people living with dementia to continue to enjoy the benefits of swimming is to be rolled-out to six additional areas in England.
Compulsory first aid education - every child is a potential lifesaver
Health
By British Red Cross
Compulsory first aid education - every child is a potential lifesaver
Ahead of its first vote in Parliament this Friday, November 20, Teresa Pearce MP says if the Compulsory Emergency First Aid Education Bill was successful, it "could mean the difference between life and death sometime in the future."
Will Osborne commit to tackling UK's annual £26.3bn dementia bill? Partner content
Health
By Alzheimer’s Society
Will Osborne commit to tackling UK's annual £26.3bn dementia bill?
Ahead of the Spending Review, Alzheimer’s Society calls for the Chancellor to ensure sufficient funding within the science budget to achieve Cameron's ambition for dementia care.
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Health
By Alzheimer’s Society
People with dementia living in poorer areas of England are less likely to receive medication
New research suggests that a postcode lottery still exists for people living with dementia.
UK's migration policy will exacerbate 'serious problems' in care sector - new report Partner content
Health
By Independent Age
UK's migration policy will exacerbate 'serious problems' in care sector - new report
Independent Age warns that unless both migration policy and funding for adult social care are changed, the UK "could see a shortfall of 200,000 care workers" by 2020.
Dear Chancellor, invest in social care to prevent a care 'vacuum' Partner content
Health
By Carers Trust
Dear Chancellor, invest in social care to prevent a care 'vacuum'
In a letter to the Chancellor ahead of the Spending Review, 72 of the country’s care and carer charities warned that Osborne's ambition to see every social care worker paid at least the new National Living Wage "will not become a reality without investment." 
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