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Our elders are lonely – do we care? - The New York Times article featured several different service and organizations in the UK that are working to combat loneliness among the elderly .

Older Scots urged to Get Moving in new Age Scotland campaign -  Older Scots are sharing stories about how they keep fit and healthy as part of a campaign to promote the benefits of physical activity. Age Scotland's ...

20-year-old student gives birth to healthy son after inheriting HIV from her mother - In the UK , transmission of HIV from mother to child is almost entirely preventable through screening, and careful management during pregnancy.

One million poor women in Britain have suffered violence and abuse -  One million women living in poverty in Britain have experienced extensive violence and abuse, a report ...

It is a tragedy for society that anyone should be on the streets – Labour must lead the fight to end ... - Enshrine the right to a home for everyone and begin the process of housing all of the UK's homeless population, including those with complex needs.

LGBT Campaigners demand change at Holyrood to tackle homophobia in schools - Hannah Rodger Case studies of gay and transgender people who have been victims of abuse .Picture shows Liam Stevenson (left) and Jordan Daly ...

Overdose victim stockpiled drugs in prison, watchdog finds - On the second occasion he overdosed on drugs prescribed for physical and mental health problems and died two days later an an outside hospital.

110000 'sandwich generation' cancer carers in UK , says Macmillan support group - A new report from the charity, based on research among almost 900 cancer carers, found many suffer mental health problems as a result of caring, ...

Free of anti-LGBT attacks, Russian QueerFest thrives - QueerFest 2016, the 8th international LGBTI pride festival of Russia, has concluded on a high note. Songwriter and performer Sian Evans (of ...

Sydneysiders to raise money for homeless LGBTI youth - A GROUP of Sydneysiders will spend a night sleeping under the Harbour Bridge next month to support homeless LGBTI youth. Stepping Stone House ...

Let us ensure LGBTI people can share in, express the gift of love - I write to urge you to vote in favour of Motion 15 that will come before you in the next days. The motion, as you know, calls for the Anglican Church of ...

California won't pay for travel to North Carolina and others states with new anti- LGBTI laws - Seen as backlash to last year's US Supreme Court ruling in favor of marriage equality, more than 200 pieces of anti- LGBTI legislation are currently ...

Half of LGBTIQ Australians hide sexuality at work, report finds - Research shows that when LGBTI staff are 'openly out' to all, businesses see a 15 to 30 per cent increase in productivity and retention rates improve ...

Third LGBTI orchestra to be launched in United Kingdom - The orchestra will be the first LGBTI symphony orchestra in southwestern UK, and will be launched in the city of Exeter. This comes after two other UK ...

Haitian LGBTI festival gets canceled by government - Haitian LGBTI Festival 'Massamadi' has been cancelled due to threats of violence received by organizers, on top of intervention by the government.

Meet the street smart Chihuahua standing up for LGBTI rights - Not only does she demonstrate her own amazing street style but she also makes a stand for the LGBTI community. With over 42K followers on ...