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Suicide prevention: The government is unwilling to collect sufficient data : Despite nine years having passed, the same five groups are identified as being at "high risk" of suicide: people using mental health services; people who have previously self-harmed; people involved with the criminal justice system; adult men aged ... United Kingdom | Ireland

High street fund launched for riot-hit businesses : Leading UK companies, the mayor of London and local authorities have joined forces to help small businesses affected by the recent riots. The high street fund is designed to offer immediate cash support to smaller businesses across the UK . ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Decision could leave Wales the only devolved nation unable to vary tax Meanwhile, others have suggested tax-varying powers for Wales are unnecessary and extremely unlikely to be granted by Westminster in any event. Currently the Government in Cardiff Bay is not seeking such powers, but it will want them if they are ...

'Panic' in the streets as Brad is back on set : Brad Pitt is expected back on the set of his blockbuster Glasgow zombie movie today, as hundreds of extras and crew members prepare to film “panic scenes” in the city centre. World War Z filmmakers will be in George Square, which has been transformed ... Glasgow Evening Times

At hearing, prison officials says Pelican Bay isolation policies will change : And now a top state prison official has told Sacramento lawmakers to expect changes. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation locks up more than 3000 inmates in Security Housing Units or “SHUs.” They spend nearly 23 hours a day in their cells. ... 89.3 KPCC

NHS patients 'at risk of malnourishment' : A shocking report by the national healthcare charity Patients Association (PA) has pointed out that over three million elderly people in UK hospitals, care homes and the wider community can be categorised either as malnourished or at risk of ... TopNews New Zealand

IT Leaders: Lessons to learn for the future of IT : IT leaders need to ensure that they do not to overlook older IT workers, who are often undervalued. “There are a lot of older people in IT; people who are 50-plus with many important skills, but employers sometimes take youth over experience even when ... Computing

Prescription drug misuse growing : Jim Weir, from Forum Against Substance Abuse, said prescription drugs were abused by young and old people in NI. "It's a prescription-only drug used to treat severe pain," he said. "It can be a useful and positive drug if used under medical supervision ... BBC News

What Do We Know About Young British Muslims? : From helping Britain's homeless through Fasting not Feasting, a project designed to promote sharing food, and helping in the coordinated clean ups across England after the riots; to involvement in the preparation for the 2012 Olympics in Britain, ... United Kingdom | Ireland

US appeals test HIV transmission laws : The President's Advisory Council on HIV / AIDS voted in favour of addressing the issue of criminalisation after a letter was sent by the Center for HIV Law and Policy. It said: “It is time to turn the expression of legitimate concern about HIV stigma and ... PinkNews.co.uk

Residents asked for views on allocations : Edinburgh Council is asking residents for their views on how social housing should be allocated in the Scottish capital. Questions include whether foster carers should be allocated housing on the basis of the number of rooms they need to foster ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Poverty and Social Exclusion in the UK: The 2011 Survey - Zunia.org : Zunia is a portal for knowledge exchange among development professionals worldwide. News, events, best practices and publications on a wide range of ... United Kingdom | Ireland

UK fraudsters used Malta back office : In many cases, the victims were elderly and suffering from serious illnesses. While most of the actual 'boiler rooms' were located in Spain, 16 in all, the scam's back office operations were run out of Malta and millions of pounds reaped from the scam ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Interview: Chaz Bono on the journey to be himself : “The Employment Non- Discrimination Act, which would protect the whole LGBT community in the work place, still hasn't been passed here in America,” he says. “For trans people another key issue is that while on one hand we're diagnosed as having a ... PinkNews.co.uk

Dog thefts on increase in US : Dog Lost has an 85% recovery rate, because the UK charity has 30000 registered dog owners and they mobilise into action when a dog is reported stolen. "We email vets, kennels and dog wardens and we ask dog owners to look out for new owners in the parks ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Call to halt travellers UK eviction : ... on the UK's largest illegal travellers' site. Amnesty International says the planned eviction of almost 100 families - many with links to Rathkeale, Co Limerick - living on Dale Farm, near Basildon, Essex, could leave up to 400 people homeless . ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Anonymous launches Operation Unity against budget cuts in UK : Earlier this month, Anonymous said that it coordinated a peaceful protest in San Fransisco against the police action which allegedly led to the death of a homeless man. On Wednesday, the group announced on Pastebin that it would commence a march from ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Our response to the riots must be guided by reason, not rage : How different were the responses to the violence in the UK that I caught up with when I got home to Tottenham. Instead of rationally analysing the causes of the civic unrest and criminality , many from the prime minister down seem to deny even a need to ... The Guardian

UK Sets Up Fund For Small Business Repairs After Riots : LONDON (Dow Jones)--The Mayor of London and UK local authorities have set up a GBP3 million fund to finance repairs and stock replacement for small companies hit by rioting in England in August, they said Wednesday. The charitable fund will include ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Motor insurers pledge not to charge volunteer drivers extra The volunteering charity WRVS has more than 10000 volunteers who use their cars to help older people . Alastair McDougall, executive director for people at WRVS, said: "This marks real progress. Overcoming isolation is one of the targets to help older ...

Prison officials promise review of high-security cells : "I'm not talking about having another study," Scott Kernan, undersecretary at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation , said at a legislative hearing. "I'm talking about having some substantive changes. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

New study reveals link between suicide and chronic and terminal illness : It goes on to say this means they may not have had any current of pre-existing contact with mental health services and in many cases GPs and other health professionals may be best-placed to identify people with serious illness who may be having ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Born to be a bus driver! : The charity encouraged the UK to get involved in the series with a campaign – 'the five year old me was born to be', which was designed to encourage children to realise their ambitions. First backed the fundraising initiative by inviting four year-old ... Brechin Advertiser

Athletics: Fine medal haul for youngster Lewis Akrill by Anthony Woolford, South Wales Echo CARDIFF athlete Lewis Akrill (17), who is coached by Peter Lane, has just returned from the World Kidney Transplant Games in Gothenburg with two golds and a silver medal. Lewis won the 100m and the ball throwing ...

Burnley mum takes the plunge for national charity : The pair took the giant leap of faith for charity as Rebecca's son Jake, 14, suffers from the neurological condition, which affects one in every 100 schoolchildren and around 300000 people in the UK . Rebecca said: “The skydive was absolutely amazing. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

A boost for mental health: £53m National Institute for Health ... : The burden of mental ill- health to individuals, families and societies, is reflected in the estimated £77 billion annual cost of mental disorders in the UK * ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Solitary confinement is unethical : In addition, there are essentially no opportunities for any meaningful rehabilitation , as inmates do not have access to instruction programs or group based therapy. Given that those that are placed into administrative segregation cannot be paroled, ... The Daily Cougar

Hamilton racecourse probes suspected food poisoning : Two adults were admitted to Hairmyres Hospital in East Kilbride and a third to a Glasgow hospital. They have since been discharged. The racecourse has expressed regret and apologised to those affected. It said it was working closely with caterers and ... United Kingdom | Ireland

U.S. Anti-Gay Legal Group Intervening in UK Cases : ... of Human Rights to intervene in four British appeal cases where religious rights have butted heads with the UK's equality laws that, among other protections, allow gay rights to be given more weight than religious expression in the public sphere. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Break-in language activist jailed : A Welsh language campaigner has been jailed for breaking into Conservative party offices in Cardiff . Jaime Bevan, 35, of Merthyr Tydfil, was originally given a community order for burglary and wilful damage at Cardiff North MP Jonathan Evans's office. ... BBC News

People in 45 to 54 age group 'least likely to exercise' : Older people are less likely to exercise than their younger counterparts, according to a new YouGov poll. A new survey suggests that 45 to 54-year-olds are the least likely to take regular exercise. YouGov research, commissioned by National Lottery ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Chance to celebrate unsung heroes of care world Age UK Metro Rochdale have launched their 'Dignity in Care' awards for the third year running. Following the success of the previous years' campaigns in recognising the wonderful care given to local older people , members of the public are once again ...

Motor insurers ease cover rules for volunteers : Overcoming isolation is one of the targets to help older people , and that often involves driving." Keith Halstead, chief executive of the Community Transport Association UK , said: "Thousands of volunteer drivers across the UK , and more importantly, ... Post Online

High-salt diet and lack of exercise linked to cognitive decline : Older people who consume too much salt and do too little exercise may face an elevated risk of cognitive decline, experts say. Scientists at Baycrest research institute in Toronto, Canada, analysed the sodium intake and exercise levels of 1262 healthy ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Big society is at the heart of response to riots : David Cameron is determined to combat welfare dependency, family breakdown, drug - addiction and gang culture, all of which form the depressing backdrop to the riots. The Prime Minister has announced a far-reaching review of policy, to examine whether ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Goalkeeper pitches up for homeless charity event : AN OWLS player went from saving goals to sleeping rough when he helped launch an annual event to raise money for a Sheffield homeless project. Nicky Weaver, Sheffield Wednesday's goalkeeper, tested out a sleeping bag in front of Sheffield Cathedral in ... The Star

UK: Irish Travellers could face forced eviction : Amnesty International is calling on the UK authorities to stop a planned eviction that would leave up to 86 Irish Traveller families homeless or without adequate alternative housing. Local authorities in Essex, east of London, have given the families ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Amy Winehouse's death: Rising numbers of people checking into rehab And yesterday a nurse working at a top clinic for drink and drug addiction said: “The phone hasn't stopped ringing since Amy died. People have been saying they don't want to end up like her. “One woman was sobbing saying she knew she needed help and ...

Name registration delays Amy Winehouse foundation : He added that the 27-year-old had "conquered" her drug addiction before her death but had been "trying hard to deal with her drinking". Mr Winehouse was speaking outside the Home Office in central London (18 August) where he was meeting government ... BBC News