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Mental health cases up

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Mental health cases up : The need to differentiate mental health and mental illness is strongly recommended and the stigma associated with it. "People thought mental health workshops are only associated with people of mental illness," Ms Sili said. A UK licenced social worker, ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Slavery in 2011: Vulnerable men snatched off Britain's streets by travellers ...

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Slavery in 2011: Vulnerable men snatched off Britain's streets by travellers ... : They say he once served in the Royal Navy; that was before mental health problems, exacerbated by alcohol, took hold. This story, however, is not about either of those things; except to say that they made John vulnerable to exploitation, an easy target ... Daily Mail

Mystery of abandoned German shepherd dogs at Foal Farm Rescue Centre

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Mystery of abandoned German shepherd dogs at Foal Farm Rescue Centre : By Jamie Ross » Five German shepherd dogs are being cared for at Foal Farm Rescue Centre, after arriving at the shelter in a 'heart-breaking' state of neglect. The charity believes the four puppies are likely to be from the same litter and that the ... United Kingdom | Ireland

The third rail of Welsh politics

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The third rail of Welsh politics : So when the going gets tough, expect the NCF to take centre stage amid bitter rows in every corner of Wales . But will it be known as the National Clinical Forum - or Not Cardiff's Fault? Lesley Griffiths. BBC News

Tackling poverty together

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Tackling poverty together : Despite government rhetoric official figures show there are 3.8 million children living in poverty in the UK after housing costs have been deducted . This is one of the worst rates of child poverty in the industrialised world. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Norwich church offers chance to tackle finances

Norwich church offers chance to tackle finances Members of Kings Community Church in Norwich, who have been trained by UK charity Christians Against Poverty , are again running the three sessions aimed at helping the local community to best handle the current economic downturn. ...

Thieves take specialist ambulance

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Thieves take specialist ambulance : The Subaru Forester 4x4 takes young people to intensive care units in Glasgow and Edinburgh. It was recently donated by the Yorkhill Children's Foundation. Police said keys to the vehicle were stolen after a break-in at a house in Johnstone, ... BBC News

Brain tumour tissue bank launched

Brain tumour tissue bank launched The bank at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow was set up after a donation of £30000 from the charity brainstrust. Anita Smith's fundraising work on behalf of her daughter Charlotte, who died from an aggressive brain tumour in 2008 at the age of ...

One in four young people get no careers advice, survey shows

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One in four young people get no careers advice, survey shows : As my Dad points out, the people who chant hooray for 40 years on the production lines tend to be people who have not spent 40 years on a production line. But what can be said to a 15 year old who has (likely) three years of full-time education (at ... The Guardian

Horsham 100 hike raises £17000

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Horsham 100 hike raises £17000 : A GROUP of hikers has raised more than £17000 for charity after taking on one of toughest walking challenges in the UK . On Saturday September 17, 40 people from all over the country took on the gruelling 100km non-stop challenge along the South Downs ... West Sussex Today

Cradley Heath's senior citizen dies a month after 104th birthday

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Cradley Heath's senior citizen dies a month after 104th birthday : All are welcome and donations in lieu of flowers can be made for the Beacon Centre for the Blind and Cancer Research UK . “They were her choices, because she could not see very well and was very kindly dealt with by the Beacon. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

First-time renters face heightened competition

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First-time renters face heightened competition : At present, many tenants choose to have their housing benefit paid directly to their landlords to cover the rent. Despite this, not all landlords are comfortable about social housing tenants, according to Alice Umfreville, a lettings manager at Douglas ... The Guardian

Family call for diabetic dad, 53, to be extradited from Indonesia after being ...

Family call for diabetic dad, 53, to be extradited from Indonesia after being ... The sister of a man arrested on suspicion of drug smuggling in Indonesia is pleading for him to face the courts in Britain. Jack Walker, 53, from Wythenshawe, could receive the death penalty or a prison sentence of up to 20 years after he was allegedly ...

Domestic abuse incidents double after Old Firm game

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Domestic abuse incidents double after Old Firm game : By Auslan Cramb, Scottish Correspondent The number of incidents recorded in the Glasgow area more than doubled on Sunday - compared to a normal weekend - in the wake of the Rangers-Celtic match at Ibrox. Officers recorded 142 cases of domestic abuse, ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Cancer Research UK to hold charity guitar auction

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Cancer Research UK to hold charity guitar auction : Cancer Research UK is now accepting pre-event bids on five lots, which will go under the hammer at its invite-only Sound & Vision Guitar Auction on September 22nd. An acoustic guitar donated by Free and Bad Company front man Paul Rodgers. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Young people less happy with NHS care

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Young people less happy with NHS care : By contrast, around 90 per cent of older adults questioned were happy with the levels of care they received. Young people felt less involved in the decisions made, trusted medics less and said they were not treated with respect. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Over 25 events celebrate World Green Building Week

Over 25 events celebrate World Green Building Week ... while also creating jobs, reducing fuel poverty and improving lives. In the UK , members of the UK Green Building Council ( UK -GBC) are hosting more than 25 events around the country, from building tours to debates and from seminars to the launch of ...

Computer Aid International

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Computer Aid International : Computer Aid International is a UK registered charity and social enterprise that aims to reduce poverty through practical ICT solutions. We provide high quality, professionally refurbished computers and laptops for reuse in education, health, ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Educating one million girls to tackle poverty

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Educating one million girls to tackle poverty : ... countries in Africa and Asia which the UK has identified as a priority, including Bangladesh, South Sudan and Nigeria. Up to a million girls with a junior secondary education for three years. “Women and girls continue to bear the brunt of poverty . ... FinancialNews.co.uk

Housing associations sign-up for exchange programme

Housing associations sign-up for exchange programme : Social housing residents in Bedfordshire are being offered the opportunity to move into a home anywhere in the country through a new online exchange service that matches tenants to homes. Bpha, Aragon Housing Association, and Luton Borough Council ...

'Disarming' HIV could hold the key for vaccination

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'Disarming' HIV could hold the key for vaccination : HIV and AIDS cause around 1.8 million deaths each year. However, according to a new study conducted by Imperial College London and John Hopkins University, scientists have found a way to prevent HIV from damaging the immune system. ... Public Service

Study: Routine Depression Screening Not Recommended

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Study: Routine Depression Screening Not Recommended : by Sheela Philomena - ( Mental Health News) In primary care patients routine screening for depression appears non-beneficial and ineffective, reveals study published in CMAJ. Screening for depression by primary care ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Flu jab uptake among NHS staff is low

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Flu jab uptake among NHS staff is low : The lowest take-up of the vaccine was in the provider arm of NHS Worcestershire, which formerly cared for people in community hospitals before the new Health and Care NHS Trust was formed. In Worcestershire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Warrington asked to support World Mental Health Day

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Warrington asked to support World Mental Health Day : PEOPLE are invited to mark World Mental Health Day by hosting a series of coffee mornings during October. NHS Warrington has asked community groups to show their support by organising an event around the theme 'Five Ways to Wellbeing'. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Burglars strike at home for elderly

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Burglars strike at home for elderly : Metal theft, particularly copper and lead, has been an increasing problem in Bolton and across the UK over the past few years as thieves attempt to cash in on high global metal prices driven by demand in China. Police in Bolton have been cracking down ... United Kingdom | Ireland

UK: Jobcentres to send poor and hungry to charity food banks ...

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UK: Jobcentres to send poor and hungry to charity food banks ... : Tens of thousands of benefits claimants will be referred to food banks by the Government, which is worried that many Britons face a stark choice: starvation or ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Scientists disarm HIV in step towards vaccine

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Scientists disarm HIV in step towards vaccine : The research, led by scientists at Imperial College London and Johns Hopkins University, could have important implications for the development of HIV vaccines. HIV / AIDS is the third biggest cause of death in low income countries, killing around 1.8 ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Education can extinguish poverty - Nujoma

Education can extinguish poverty - Nujoma But the poverty endured by the parents of the learners can be addressed if the children take their studies seriously, Nujoma, who holds law qualifications from the UK and Sweden, said. “My appeal to you therefore is that you must put your education ...

Pair badly hurt in street assault

Pair badly hurt in street assault Police have launched an attempted murder investigation following the attack in Possilpark in Glasgow . A 30-year-old man sustained life-threatening injuries to his chest, while a 27-year-old man was left with serious injuries to his arms and face. ...

Global Fund verdict could be devastating for the fight against Aids

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Global Fund verdict could be devastating for the fight against Aids : In a speech on Wednesday to the UK Consortium on AIDS and International Development, Thomas says he will describe AIDS as a 'forgotten epidemic'. He will argue that ministers are ignoring HIV and AIDS and in particular that they are failing to make any ... The Guardian (blog)

Frank Field is right to want to end the dole for school-leavers

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Frank Field is right to want to end the dole for school-leavers : The fashion chain Next has just announced plans for 1000 new apprenticeships at its stores across the UK . The riots were an inexcusable descent into criminality . Tougher policing and sentencing are the right immediate response. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

CCTV image released in rape inquiry

CCTV image released in rape inquiry A 39-year-old woman was allegedly attacked in bushes in Riverview Gardens in the Govan area of Glasgow on June 19. Police said at the time she was left "extremely distressed but not physically injured" following the attack in the early hours of the ...

Teenager admits killing schoolboy

Teenager admits killing schoolboy Craig Roy, 19, from Cardross, Argyll and Bute, pleaded guilty to culpable homicide, but not murdering the 16-year-old in May last year at a hearing at the High Court in Glasgow . Roy's plea was not accepted by the Crown and he is due to stand trial in ...

Pair seriously injured in attack

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Pair seriously injured in attack : A man has been left with life-threatening injuries and another was seriously hurt in an attack in Possilpark in Glasgow . It is thought the men, aged 30 and 27, were stabbed near Balglass Street between 01:40 and 01:50. The 30-year-old suffered ... United Kingdom | Ireland

UK to help poorest girls in the world to go to school

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UK to help poorest girls in the world to go to school : Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said: "Women and girls continue to bear the brunt of poverty . Investing in them early on and giving them an education not only radically alters their lives but has a massive knock on effect benefitting their families ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Excellence in medical education internationally recognised

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Excellence in medical education internationally recognised : At a ceremony at Mater Dei Hospital, hosted by Dr Joseph Cassar, Minister for Health, and attended by HE Louise Stanton, British High Commissioner, the UK Foundation Programme Office and the Ministry for Health, the Elderly and Community Care signed ... Gozo News

New Glasgow church requesting public support to build homeless shelter

New Glasgow church requesting public support to build homeless shelter NEW GLASGOW – A local church is moving forward with plans to create an emergency homeless shelter in its basement and putting out an appeal to the community to assist with the project. The Life Centre's board approved a plan over the weekend to create ...

The Legal Recognition Of Gay Marriage Is Absolutely The Right Thing To Do

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The Legal Recognition Of Gay Marriage Is Absolutely The Right Thing To Do : Despite the dire warnings of anti gay marriage activists, the sky hasn't fallen in in any of those countries and the family unit seems as strong as ever. Now is the right time for the UK to join that list. The argument for gay marriage on pure equality ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Kate makes secret visits to charities as she follows Diana's role of helping ...

Kate makes secret visits to charities as she follows Diana's role of helping ... The Princess of Wales was renowned for the time she spent working with charities and would regularly visit homeless shelters. In 1994 she helped to save a tramp from drowning in Regent's Park after being flagged down by a passer-by as she drove past. ...

ARV shortage hits clinics

ARV shortage hits clinics The drug shortage that has hit major hospitals in Malawi has not spared HIV and Aids patients, some of whom have started sharing their monthly antiretroviral (ARV) drug rations to remain on treatment, Weekend Nation has learnt. ...

Elton John sues banker for not paying up £700k charity auction bid

Elton John sues banker for not paying up £700k charity auction bid The Elton John Aids Foundation, whose celebrity supporters and patrons include Sting, Lulu, Prince and Sharon Stone, has funded over 1100 projects worldwide, raising over £40million. The largest HIV / AIDS grant maker in the UK , the charity supports ...

Can Cats, Jellyfish and Monkey's Help to Fight Aids in Humans?

Can Cats, Jellyfish and Monkey's Help to Fight Aids in Humans? Over 90000 people are living with HIV in the United Kingdom and the news spread of infections continues every year. Over a quarter of sufferers in the United Kingdom are undiagnosed with over a half of HIV sufferers in the UK are aged between 30 and 44 ...