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Newborn babies in peril of abuse or neglect by 'toxic trio' parents

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Newborn babies in peril of abuse or neglect by 'toxic trio' parents : The charity calculates 198000 babies in the UK are at high risk in a home beset by abuse, addictions and mental distress. The latter was by far the biggest risk, with 144000 babies under a year old living with a parent with mental health issues. ... The Guardian

Damning figures reveal scale of affordable housing slump

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Damning figures reveal scale of affordable housing slump : Derek Long, the head of the north for the National Housing Federation which warned earlier this month that a housing crisis has left thousands of Yorkshire families homeless as the region's property prices have increased faster than anywhere else in ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Youth Homelessness: Where Will Your Child Lay Their Head Down Tonight?

Youth Homelessness: Where Will Your Child Lay Their Head Down Tonight? : Every night in Australia 52500 youth under the age of 25 years old are considered homeless . Approximately 80000 young people bear the title in the UK . Each year in the US, more than 2 million kids will know how it feels to be without a place to call ...

Porchlight – homelessness charity in Kent UK, housing support ...

Porchlight – homelessness charity in Kent UK, housing support ... : Porchlight is one of the foremost charities supporting vulnerable and homeless people in Kent.

Thousands face threat of eviction in Wales

Thousands face threat of eviction in Wales : While a Welsh Government spokeswoman said: “We are clearly concerned about the impact of UK Government welfare cuts and the economic downturn on levels of homelessness in Wales. “While we cannot shield people entirely from the effects of these [cuts], ...

Archbishop at Sutton charity

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Archbishop at Sutton charity : THE Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, visited homelessness charity Framework's Sutton centre on Monday as part of a whistlestop tour of Nottinghamshire. He was shown around the Outram Street Centre, which provides accommodation for young people at ... Mansfield Chad

Homeless centre is a way off the streets

Homeless centre is a way off the streets : Crisis UK chief executive Leslie Morphy said: “ Homeless people need more than a roof over their heads. “A space like this can make people raise their eyes from the pavements to the horizon.” * An open day for the public at the centre will be held today ...

EU Commission Slashes UK Growth Forecasts

EU Commission Slashes UK Growth Forecasts : By Jason Douglas Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES LONDON (Dow Jones)--The European Commission Thursday slashed its forecasts for the UK economy and warned the risk of a contraction in at least one of the next few quarters can't be ruled out. ...

Killer of David Kato receives 30 year prison sentence

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Killer of David Kato receives 30 year prison sentence : It sends a signal that sometimes in Uganda, LGBT people get justice. Of course, many times they don't. Homophobes often get away with violence. Not in this case. “I hope it will encourage more LGBT Ugandans to report homophobic attacks and pursue the ... PinkNews.co.uk

Fernando Torres: Liverpool was a more comfortable place than Chelsea

Fernando Torres: Liverpool was a more comfortable place than Chelsea : Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has lifted the lid on his much-maligned £50million from Liverpool , claiming Merseyside was a much 'more comfortable place' than London. The Spaniard has struggled for form and goals since making his record breaking ...

GPO film-makers were pioneers, academic study claims

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GPO film-makers were pioneers, academic study claims : But it is only one of a series by the same group of film-makers working for several organisations, often raising social issues: Housing Problems, made for the British Commercial Gas Association in 1935 depicted the condition of Britain's slums, ... The Guardian

Wealthier pensioners urged to donate Winter Fuel Payments

Wealthier pensioners urged to donate Winter Fuel Payments For older people , cold weather can be particularly life-threatening. Shockingly, 25400 older people in the UK died last winter due to the cold, according to the Office of National Statistics and this happens every winter. ...

Hamas support on the wane as discontent grows after prisoner swap

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Hamas support on the wane as discontent grows after prisoner swap : "They're back to the same old corruption," said Mohammed Mansour, a human rights activist and part of a growing community of young people pressing for political change. "Hamas is a party that only benefits its own party, its own supporters. ... The Guardian

Sir Elton John launches new charity project in the Ukraine

Sir Elton John launches new charity project in the Ukraine : The popstar has launched an anti-AIDS project to help homeless women vulnerable to HIV and AIDS, according to Telegraph.co. uk . Sir Elton has joined forces with Ukranian businesswoman Elena Pinchuk to help homeless young women, especially the ones with ...

Housing scams are largest frauds against councils

Housing scams are largest frauds against councils : According to the report, the cost of housing homeless families in temporary accommodation was nearly £1 billion–a-year. It said the NFA estimated the cost of social housing fraud to be £900 million. Despite the large sums, the report showed that ...

Dogs are healthy for people!

Dogs are healthy for people! : Health benefits of dog ownership and interaction include a lowered blood pressure and significant mental improvement for depression sufferers. “Dogs Trust undertook this research as we were aware of the health benefits of dog ownership but wanted to ...

Housing scams are largest frauds on councils

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Housing scams are largest frauds on councils : Social housing tenancy fraud could be costing councils at least £900 million a year while 1800 homes have been taken back from cheats, a report shows. The Audit Commission released findings from its annual survey of detected frauds against councils ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Strictly stars sign up for dance date in Glasgow

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Strictly stars sign up for dance date in Glasgow : are the first celebrities to sign up for the live tour, which comes to Glasgow's SECC next year. Australian singing star Jason Donovan and feisty lawyer Nancy Dell'Olio will be joined by pocket rocket actress Chelsee Healey when Strcitly Come Dancing ... Glasgow Evening Times

One in four British babies 'at risk'

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One in four British babies 'at risk' : Two thirds of all serious cases of abuse and infant mortality involve some combination of domestic abuse, mental illness and drink or drug addiction . According to the report, babies in the UK are eight times more likely to be killed than at any other ... Politics.co.uk

Christian campaigners help persuade Chancellor to close tax loophole

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Christian campaigners help persuade Chancellor to close tax loophole : It was costing the UK £140 million a year - enough to make all the cuts to Sure Start and other children's services unnecessary. Church Action on Poverty launched a campaign for Fair Taxes by demanding that the loophole be closed. ... Independent Catholic News

BLESMA charity helps dozens of war veterans in Huddersfield

BLESMA charity helps dozens of war veterans in Huddersfield As part of the Examiner's Remembrance Day coverage, Katie Grant spoke to local people about the invaluable work of the British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (BLESMA). IT is a charity that has been quietly supporting servicemen and their spouses ...

The Stories of Food, Ageing and Migration

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The Stories of Food, Ageing and Migration : Ruth Marks, the Older People's Commissioner for Wales, added: “It is important to recognise the positive role older people play in our communities, and that we celebrate our diverse heritage and the experiences older people can share with younger ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Commission wants 'warts and all picture' of care for older people

Commission wants 'warts and all picture' of care for older people It will also seek to drive change and improvements to the dignity and care provided to older people in hospitals and residential homes. Information will be gathered through a call for written evidence and up to three oral evidence sessions, ...

Call for 'hats on' in the Western Isles to help older people

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Call for 'hats on' in the Western Isles to help older people : Age Scotland invites everyone in the Western Isles to have fun and raise money to help older people by taking part in Wear a Hat Day on Friday 2nd December. Funds raised will support older people's groups locally – over this past year Age Scotland ... United Kingdom | Ireland

The Stories of Food, Ageing and Migration

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The Stories of Food, Ageing and Migration : The Bangladeshi population is one of the fastest growing ethnic groups within the UK , and are amongst the most socially disadvantaged suffering from high rates of ill health and social exclusion , which fall most heavily on older women – who often bear ... United Kingdom | Ireland

AIDS Foundation Will Help Homeless Ukrainian Women: Elton John

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AIDS Foundation Will Help Homeless Ukrainian Women: Elton John : The Elton John AIDS Foundation is teaming up with a local anti-AIDS group to allow homeless women who are at high risk for HIV to be tested regularly, according to the Shropshire ( UK ) Star. "Nobody, no one should have to live like this. ... ThirdAge

Florida prison leaders to discuss new program to rehabilitate incarcerated ...

Florida prison leaders to discuss new program to rehabilitate incarcerated ... : A growing number of Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans are expected to enter Florida's prison system in the coming years. State prison officials showcased a new program Wednesday designed to help incarcerated veterans re-enter society by housing them ...

Sir Elton John launches new charity project in the Ukraine

Sir Elton John launches new charity project in the Ukraine The popstar has launched an anti- AIDS project to help homeless women vulnerable to HIV and AIDS . Sir Elton has joined forces with Ukranian businesswoman Elena Pinchuk to help homeless young women, especially the ones with children, who live in the ...

Fears for missing hospital patient

Fears for missing hospital patient David Gray, 62, has not been seen since leaving Leverndale Hospital in Glasgow on Sunday morning. Strathclyde Police said Mr Gray has gone missing on a number of occasions over the past year, although he normally returned to the hospital of his own ...

Care for older people 'mus... - Age UK

Care for older people 'mus... - Age UK : More needs to be done to make sure older patients in hospitals are afforded adequate standards of care, a charity has warned.

Army veteran Mark Mullins and wife Helen 'driven to suicide by ...

Army veteran Mark Mullins and wife Helen 'driven to suicide by ... : Mark and Helen Mullins died in an apparent suicide pact after being reduced to crushing poverty at their rundown council home in Bedworth, Warks.

Credibility fading, James Murdoch returns to UK

Credibility fading, James Murdoch returns to UK Revelations that journalists routinely intercepted the voicemails of public figures, including celebrities, politicians, police, and even crime victims sent shock waves across the British establishment, forcing the closure of the News of the World and ...

The people's choice on 'personhood'

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The people's choice on 'personhood' : This article was published on guardian.co. uk at 17.47 GMT on Wednesday 9 November 2011 . How are we still talking about abortion and other issues that scare bible bashers in the 21st century? A lot of pro-life people voted against this thing. it`s too ... The Guardian (blog)

British pensioner set to emigrate to New Zealand aged 102... because her care ...

British pensioner set to emigrate to New Zealand aged 102... because her care ... Louise Sydes, 102, has decided to relocate 11000 miles away after council chiefs announced they would be closing her old people's home in Hawkhurst, Kent. The local authority has offered to rehome the grandmother but she has decided to move to Auckland ...

The elderly deserve far better from the NHS

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The elderly deserve far better from the NHS : This is never more true than when we are providing care for older people and support for their families and carers. So the NHS needs to take concerted action to improve the undignified care being delivered to some older people : this is our next big ... Telegraph.co.uk

National homophobic bullying charity launches in London ...

National homophobic bullying charity launches in London ... : The Home Secretary delivered a speech at Westminster wishing the organisation well on tackling homophobia and transphobia in schools.

Care home freeze ruled unlawful

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Care home freeze ruled unlawful : The council, which froze fees paid to private care homes for elderly residents for the second year in a row due to budget constraints, has been told to reconsider its decision. Judge Raynor QC said the council had failed to properly assess "the actual ... BBC News

UK gay men can donate blood—with restrictions

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UK gay men can donate blood—with restrictions : A lifetime ban was imposed in the 1980s as a response to the HIV / AIDS crisis. However, following a review by the Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs, men who have not had oral or anal sex (with or without a condom) within a ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Drug rehab facility in John Morony Correctional Centre

Drug rehab facility in John Morony Correctional Centre Prisoners at the medium-security John Morony Correctional Centre near Windsor will be drug-tested weekly as part of the centre's intensive drug and alcohol treatment program that is set to begin in February in a bid to drop the state's high rate of ...

London student protest over fees draws thousands

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London student protest over fees draws thousands : (Lefteris Pitarakis / AP) British police officers walk in front of students from across the UK as they march during a protest in central London , Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011. Students marched through London Wednesday to protest cuts to public spending and a ... United Kingdom | Ireland

UK Catholic school apologises for abuse

UK Catholic school apologises for abuse A CATHOLIC school in London has apologised for abuse of pupils by monks over 40 years, and accepted recommendations to fundamentally change the way it is run to protect children in the future. Chris Cleugh, the headmaster of St Benedict's School, ...