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Government Announces Funding Boost And Reforms To Social Care
Government Announces Funding Boost And Reforms To Social Care
Health
The Government has announced a funding boost and immediate reforms to the social care system, alongside the launch of an independent commission investigating how to improve adult social care in the long-term.
NHS Boss Amanda Pritchard: There Will Be “Unprecedented Demand” This Winter
Health
NHS Boss Amanda Pritchard: There Will Be “Unprecedented Demand” This Winter
Create 10-Year 'Standalone Plan' To Fix Social Care, Say Local Leaders
Health
Create 10-Year "Standalone Plan" To Fix Social Care, Say Local Leaders
NHS Boss Says Physician Associates Are 'Having A Really Hard Time'
Health
NHS Boss Says Physician Associates Are "Having A Really Hard Time"
Bill To Legalise Assisted Dying Passes First Vote
Health
Bill To Legalise Assisted Dying Passes First Vote
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: 'I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference'
Health
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: "I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference"
Ministers Could Give Care Leavers Free Prescriptions And Bus Fares
Health
Ministers Could Give Care Leavers Free Prescriptions And Bus Fares
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Turning 'Blue Monday' into year-round opportunities Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
Turning 'Blue Monday' into year-round opportunities
The NHS 10 year plan must work for people with learning disabilities
Health
By Jon Sparkes OBE
The NHS 10 year plan must work for people with learning disabilities
Urgent action must be taken to improve the chances of those with less survivable cancers
Health
By Paulette Hamilton & Charlie Maynard
Urgent action must be taken to improve the chances of those with less survivable cancers
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Defence Manufacturers On Brink Of Administration While Waiting For Strategic Defence Review
Defence Manufacturers On Brink Of Administration While Waiting For Strategic Defence Review
Defence
Keir Starmer Should Use 'Entire Political System' To Build Ties With Trump, Says Ex-National Security Adviser
Keir Starmer Should Use "Entire Political System" To Build Ties With Trump, Says Ex-National Security Adviser
Foreign affairs
British Universities Should 'Take Advantage' If American Students Leave Trump's US, Says Former Minister
British Universities Should "Take Advantage" If American Students Leave Trump's US, Says Former Minister
Education
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Baroness Cass: 'I don't have time for keyboard warriors in their basements'
Health
By Tali Fraser
Baroness Cass: 'I don't have time for keyboard warriors in their basements'
The Cass Review into NHS gender services for children opened up the national conversation on this controversial subject, and divided opinion. Its author, Baroness Cass, speaks to Tali Fraser about being newly introduced as a peer and how she responds to critics. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: 'I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference'
Health
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: "I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference"
Sienna Rodgers talks to Labour MP Kim Leadbeater about why she chose assisted dying as the subject of her bill – and how she responds to its critics
Mary Kelly Foy and breast cancer: 'I’m alive. I should be feeling great because it’s gone'
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
Mary Kelly Foy and breast cancer: 'I’m alive. I should be feeling great because it’s gone'
Labour MP Mary Kelly Foy tells Sienna Rodgers about her recovery from breast cancer, the lack of support she has felt from some quarters, and why Parliament needs to modernise
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Health
By Dignity in Dying
Dignity in Dying responds to the death of Jeffrey Spector
Sarah Wootton, Chief Executive of Dignity in Dying, said:
Ideal Queen’s Speech: a Bill to strengthen pavement parking law Partner content
Health
By Guide Dogs
Ideal Queen’s Speech: a Bill to strengthen pavement parking law
Guide Dogs calls for the Government to introduce a Bill to protect pedestrians from ‘problematic’ pavement parking
Ideal Queen’s Speech: Addressing the disability employment gap Partner content
Health
By Scope
Ideal Queen’s Speech: Addressing the disability employment gap
The charity Scope will be watching Wednesday’s Queen’s Speech closely for measures to halve the disability employment gap and protect DLA/PIP. 
Ideal Queen’s Speech: Independent Age calls for the UK to be a better country in which to grow old Partner content
Health
By Independent Age
Ideal Queen’s Speech: Independent Age calls for the UK to be a better country in which to grow old
As the Queen’s Speech approaches, Independent Age calls for the Government to prioritise the needs of older people in its agenda for the next Parliament 
Partner content
Health
By Independent Age
Independent Age comments on ONS report: Persistent Poverty in the UK and EU
In response to ONS report: Persistent Poverty in the UK and EU 2008-2013, Simon Bottery, Director of Policy and External Relations at Independent Age, said:
Ideal Queen's Speech: Tackling homelessness in the UK Partner content
Health
By Homeless Link
Ideal Queen's Speech: Tackling homelessness in the UK
Homeless Link calls for the Government to ensure those in greatest need are supported to find and keep a home. 
Ideal Queen's Speech: Age UK calls for a Great Place to Grow Older Bill Partner content
Health
By Age UK
Ideal Queen's Speech: Age UK calls for a Great Place to Grow Older Bill
As speculation grows over what will be included in next week's Queen's speech, Age UK outlines what it would like to see addressed by the Government's legislative agenda.  
Ideal Queen's Speech: a Bill to ensure all children get the right start Partner content
Health
By Home-Start
Ideal Queen's Speech: a Bill to ensure all children get the right start
The charity Home-Start reveals what they would like to see the Government say in next week's Queen's Speech.
Partner content
Health
By Mineral Products Association
“Tell a friend. Save a friend.” – MPA Amplifies Cold Water Safety Message in Launch of Stay Safe Campaign
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has joined forces with the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA), the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) to warn people of the dangers of swimming in open water in quarry lakes, rivers, reservoirs and canals.
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Health
By Independent Age
Prime Minister urged to stick to his promises over older people
David Cameron will need to take bolder steps than any previous leader to deal with a rapidly ageing population.
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Environment
By Electrical Safety First
Government’s Recall Review – Electrical Safety First Responds
Responding to the Governments Review of the UKs System for the Recall of Unsafe Products, Electrical Safety First has highlighted the need for a more robust system of recalls and urgent action to increase consumer understanding of risk.
Partner content
Health
By Independent Age
Cameron runs the risk of overlooking existing crisis in care
In response to David Camerons speech on the NHS and his comments on caring for the elderly with dignity, Simon Bottery, Director of Policy and External Relations at Independent Age, said:
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Health
By Compassion in Dying
My Life, My Decision events to be held across the country during Dying Matters Week
Events are being held across the country in order to raise awareness of the My Life, My Decision project which supports older people to plan ahead for their future medical treatment.
Jeremy Hunt urged to improve regulation of dentists Partner content
Health
By General Dental Council
Jeremy Hunt urged to improve regulation of dentists
The election of a new government must be a watershed moment for regulation of the dentistry profession, according to the General Dental Council.
A health survival guide for Westminster life Partner content
Health
By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
A health survival guide for Westminster life
The British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy advises MPs on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, for themselves and the UK. 
Partner content
Health
By General Dental Council
GDC welcomes new ministerial team and calls for new government to be a watershed moment for professional regulation
The General Dental Council (GDC) has welcomed the reappointment of Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State for Health, but has made it clear action is needed now in order to improve the effectiveness of professional regulation.
Partner content
Health
By Mott MacDonald
Bilkent Integrated Healthcare Campus achieves financial close, Turkey
The 1.2 billion Bilkent Integrated Healthcare Campus public-private partnership (PPP) project in Ankara, Turkey, has successfully reached financial close. Mott MacDonald is lenders technical and environmental advisor for the development and will now provide construction and operational monitoring services.
Partner content
Health
By Independent Age
Independent Age responds to the reappointment of Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State
In response to the reappointment of Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State for Health, Janet Morrison, Chief Executive at Independent Age, said:
Partner content
Health
By British Red Cross
New government - now we need new policies
Now the votes have been counted, the British Red Cross is already reaching out to the new MPs to help people and save lives here in the UK.
Partner content
Health
By Carers Trust
Carers Trust reacts to election results: ensuring theTories keep their commitments to carers
Commenting on the outcome of the general election, Gail Scott-Spicer, Chief Executive of Carers Trust, said:
Partner content
Health
By Independent Age
Incoming Conservative government must put the NHS on a firmer financial footing
In response to the General Election result, Janet Morrison, Chief Executive at Independent Age, said:
Partner content
Health
By Home-Start
Mental health problems the biggest factor behind families’ need for support
Leading family support charity, Home-Start UK, has revealed that mental health problems are the leading cause of families seeking their support in Wales.
Partner content
Health
By Save the Children
First UK Emergency Medical Team arrives in Nepal to save lives of earthquake survivors
An eight-strong team of British trauma medics and humanitarian experts has arrived in Nepal to help deal with huge numbers of injuries in the aftermath of Saturday's earthquake.
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Health
By Carers Trust
Schools recognised for young carer support in new national awards
A new national award has recognised 15 schools across the country for their work with young carers.
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CSW Collaboration Conference
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