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Green Councils Fight For Drug Consumption Rooms
Green Councils Fight For Drug Consumption Rooms
Health
The Green Party’s success in English local elections has put fresh impetus behind efforts to follow Scotland in providing safer drug consumption facilities to addicts. Matilda Martin investigates
Dame Sally Powell's Campaign For Free Home Care, In Memory Of Iain Coleman
Health
Dame Sally Powell's Campaign For Free Home Care, In Memory Of Iain Coleman
Unison Head Hits Out At “Wall Of Silence” From Shabana Mahmood Over Immigration Changes
Health
Unison Head Hits Out At “Wall Of Silence” From Shabana Mahmood Over Immigration Changes
MPs Vote Down Assisted Dying Bill
Health
MPs Vote Down Assisted Dying Bill
How Burnham Plans To Win Cross-Party Agreement On Social Care
Health
How Burnham Plans To Win Cross-Party Agreement On Social Care
The Rundown Podcast: Samantha Niblett Wants To Shift The Overton Window On Sex
Health
The Rundown Podcast: Samantha Niblett Wants To Shift The Overton Window On Sex
Social Care In England As Unfair As US Healthcare, Says Burnham
Health
Social Care In England As Unfair As US Healthcare, Says Burnham
Opinion
Plastic exposure is fast becoming another social determinant of child health
Health
By Baroness Boycott and Dr Ian Sinha
Plastic exposure is fast becoming another social determinant of child health
Get private equity out and put co-operatives at the heart of the new National Care Service
Health
By Jack Abbott MP
Get private equity out and put co-operatives at the heart of the new National Care Service
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reform adult social care
Health
By Phil Holmes
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reform adult social care
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Burnham Faces Labour MP Resistance On Electoral Reform
Burnham Faces Labour MP Resistance On Electoral Reform
Political parties
Union Urges PM Not To Cut Railway Jobs As Part Of Public Ownership Shift
Union Urges PM Not To Cut Railway Jobs As Part Of Public Ownership Shift
Transport
Green Party Explores Ways To Revisit Zionism Motion Ahead Of Spring Conference
Green Party Explores Ways To Revisit Zionism Motion Ahead Of Spring Conference
Political parties
The Lib Dems are not cutting through
The Lib Dems are not cutting through
By Luke Tryl
Political parties
PM Says Government Plans To Remove Standing Charges From Energy Bills
PM Says Government Plans To Remove Standing Charges From Energy Bills
Energy
How data will unlock growth through AI in the UK economy Partner content
How data will unlock growth through AI in the UK economy
By Experian UK & Ireland
Economy
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National Maternity Adviser Michelle Welsh: “We Are Not Waiting For More Babies To Die”
Health
National Maternity Adviser Michelle Welsh: “We Are Not Waiting For More Babies To Die”
Labour MP Michelle Welsh has just been appointed the government’s first national maternity adviser. She tells Sienna Rodgers about her personal experience of birth trauma and why she’s fighting for all mums and babies to be better treated by our maternity services
Inside The Wes Streeting Operation At DHSC: “He's Political Up To His Eyeballs”
Health
Inside The Wes Streeting Operation At DHSC: “He's Political Up To His Eyeballs”
Is Wes Streeting a details man? What do his days look like? Who does he delegate to? Sienna Rodgers and Zoe Crowther explore how the Health Secretary runs his department
Labour MPs Are Competing For Wes Streeting's Ear On Puberty Blockers
Health
Labour MPs Are Competing For Wes Streeting's Ear On Puberty Blockers
Amid the persistent will-he-won’t-he speculation over Wes Streeting’s leadership ambitions, Tom Scotson and Sienna Rodgers talk to the Labour MPs applying pressure on the Health Secretary over the divisive puberty blockers trial
Health & Care news
Two Doses Of Jab Has 'Quite Dramatic' Effect Against Covid-19, Latest Data Shows
Coronavirus
Two Doses Of Jab Has "Quite Dramatic" Effect Against Covid-19, Latest Data Shows
The latest coronavirus data is "proving encouraging" and shows the "high effectiveness" of the vaccines, Professor Neil Ferguson of Imperial College London has said in a boost to hopes of the 19 July easing of restrictions going ahead.
It shouldn’t be left to charities to catch the increasing numbers falling through the government’s threadbare safety net
Health
By Dan Carden MP
It shouldn’t be left to charities to catch the increasing numbers falling through the government’s threadbare safety net
The government has a duty to deliver the public services that guarantee provision and underpin the social fabric that helps prevent mental ill health and addiction in the first place.
Partner content
Health
By Dignity in Dying
Jersey Citizen’s Jury calls for assisted dying law, as soaring public support for change revealed in Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man
Matt Hancock Defends Delays Over Plans For New Social Care Strategy
Health
Matt Hancock Defends Delays Over Plans For New Social Care Strategy
Matt Hancock has defended the government's delay in bringing forward a new plan for overhauling adult social care.
It’s time to treat the rise in eating disorders as a public health crisis
Health
By Hope Virgo
It’s time to treat the rise in eating disorders as a public health crisis
We must transform the face of eating disorders research, treatment and understanding, so that all types of eating disorders are visible.
Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
Government failing to act swiftly to reduce harm caused by toxic air
The Government has responded to the Coroner’s Prevention of Future Deaths Report following the inquest into the tragic death of nine-year-old Ella Kissi-Debrah. The coroner had concluded that air pollution made a material contribution to Ella’s death in 2013.
Partner content
Health
By Dignity in Dying
Assisted Dying Bill introduced to Scottish Parliament
Partner content
Health
By NOAH
NOAH welcomes G7 recognition of importance of One Health approach
NOAH has welcomed the recognition of the importance of a One Health approach to the health of people, our planet, and animals at the highest political level.
Matt Hancock Confirms Pilot To Drop Self-Isolation For Those Who Have Had Both Vaccines
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Confirms Pilot To Drop Self-Isolation For Those Who Have Had Both Vaccines
Matt Hancock has confirmed the government is considering dropping the requirement for self-isolation for those who have had both vaccines.
We must classify long Covid as an ‘occupational disease’ to protect frontline workers
Coronavirus
By Andrew Gwynne MP
We must classify long Covid as an ‘occupational disease’ to protect frontline workers
Care for sufferers of long Covid shouldn’t amount to a postcode lottery, and the government needs to commit to funding a far more comprehensive long Covid care system.
Shop talk: behind the scenes of Britain’s charity stores
Coronavirus
By Kate Proctor
Shop talk: behind the scenes of Britain’s charity stores
Military medals, designer clothes and rare Beatles records … charity shops have long been a treasure trove for the eagle-eyed bargain hunter. Kate Proctor speaks to the people running some of the UK’s stores, and discovers the weird and wonderful donations they’ve received
62% Of Brits Would Back Delaying Lockdown Roadmap Beyond the 19 July “Terminus” Date
Coronavirus
62% Of Brits Would Back Delaying Lockdown Roadmap Beyond the 19 July “Terminus” Date
Exclusive: Over half of Brits would back the government delaying the coronavirus roadmap beyond 19 July — despite Boris Johnson describing this as the “terminus” for lockdown restrictions.
Matt Hancock's Pandemic Claims “Did Not Stack Up” Committee Member Says
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock's Pandemic Claims “Did Not Stack Up” Committee Member Says
Health Secretary Matt Hancock is far from being cleared of lying about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a member of the committee which is investigating the government’s response.
Young people leaving care need a suitable and safe home Partner content
Health
By Barnardo's and IKEA UK & Ireland
Young people leaving care need a suitable and safe home
A new report from Barnardo's and IKEA shines a stark spotlight on the experiences of young people living independently when leaving the care system
Charities have stepped up during Covid – so why hasn’t the 
Prime Minister matched his warm words with more support?
Coronavirus
By Rachael Maskell MP
Charities have stepped up during Covid – so why hasn’t the 
Prime Minister matched his warm words with more support?
Every day, a million acts of kindness are distributed across our communities. But this last year the outpouring of generosity has been truly extraordinary as people have reached deep into the needs of their neighbourhoods and served one another.
Partner content
Environment
By NOAH
New Chair for NOAH elected at AGM
NOAH’s 2021 AGM took place on 16 June, where Caitrina Oakes, Managing Director, Vetoquinol UK and Ireland, was elected as the new Chair of NOAH for 2021/22.
Government must use the women’s health strategy to finally fix gaping holes in miscarriage support
Health
By Olivia Blake MP
Government must use the women’s health strategy to finally fix gaping holes in miscarriage support
A re-focus on miscarriage is desperately needed, and long overdue. The days of leaving women to suffer in silence must be a thing of the past.
The Big Screen is Back! Supporting the film industry through tough times Partner content
Coronavirus
By The National Lottery
The Big Screen is Back! Supporting the film industry through tough times
After all the time we have spent in front of our televisions, we’re finally able to get back to experiencing films how they should be: on the big screen.
Clean Air Day 2021: Why now is the time to get serious about tackling air pollution Partner content
Environment
By British Safety Council
Clean Air Day 2021: Why now is the time to get serious about tackling air pollution
Clean Air Day, being marked today, is an opportunity to improve public understanding of air pollution, build awareness of how air pollution affects our health and explain the actions we can all take to tackle air pollution, helping to protect the environment and our health.
Air quality: It’s time for joined-up thinking so that we can all breathe easier Partner content
Environment
By Policy@Manchester
Air quality: It’s time for joined-up thinking so that we can all breathe easier
The UK has an opportunity to lead the way on the global problem of air pollution – but as the latest figures highlight, there’s no time to waste on an issue this pressing.
Here Are All The Key Claims In Dominic Cummings' Latest Bombshell
Coronavirus
Here Are All The Key Claims In Dominic Cummings' Latest Bombshell
Dominic Cummings has doubled down on his eyebrow-raising claims about the government's handling of the pandemic. PoliticsHome sets out the key details from his latest offering.
Dominic Cummings Has Published Texts Claiming Boris Johnson Called Matt Hancock “Totally F***ing Hopeless”
Coronavirus
Dominic Cummings Has Published Texts Claiming Boris Johnson Called Matt Hancock “Totally F***ing Hopeless”
Dominic Cummings has claimed Boris Johnson described Matt Hancock as “totally fucking hopeless” during the pandemic after releasing bombshell WhatsApp messages.
The care sector urgently needs reform after suffering long term under-funding and neglect
Health
By Shaun Bailey MP
The care sector urgently needs reform after suffering long term under-funding and neglect
Despite years of promises, the Department of Health and Social Care still doesn’t have a plan in place to reform the adult social care sector.
MPs And Scientists Warn Government Inaction On Dementia Could Set Research Back By A Decade
Health
MPs And Scientists Warn Government Inaction On Dementia Could Set Research Back By A Decade
Exclusive: A major new inquiry has found dementia research is at a tense "turning point" after labs were forced to shut during the pandemic.
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