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Number of ketamine users doubles in four years as young people choose horse ... etamine was the biggest riser in the UK drugs market last year, according to DrugScope's annual survey. A growing number of heavy users have become addicts, developed mental health problems and suffered physical injuries while under its influence. ...

Youth unemployment has risen above 1 million – with more than a fifth of 16 to ... : An excellent post on the Time to Change blog by Paul Brook, in response to mental health charities' criticism of Liam Gallagher for referring to Adam Ant as "nutty". I'm sure Adam Ant can stand up for himself, but I'm equally sure that the tide needs ... The Guardian

Wales' health plan emphasises social care : A new "comprehensive approach" to mental healthcare will also form part of Wales' plans. One element involves every local health board setting out plans for creating sustainable services for all communities within a year. Also, more services should be ... The Guardian

Boy, 10, attacked by paedophile MINUTES after he was allowed out from mental ... : By Daily Mail Reporter A convicted sex offender attacked a 10-year-old boy minutes after being allowed out of a secure mental health unit on unsupervised leave, a court heard. Shaun Tudor, 43, who has spent his entire adult life in psychiatric ... Daily Mail

Shingler harbours Wales ambition : London Irish back Steven Shingler says he is hoping to use Friday's Heineken Cup game against Cardiff Blues to get himself in the Wales reckoning. The former Scarlets fly-half has played for Wales Under-20s and is hoping to make the move into the ... BBC News

Cannabis arrests over Breaston factory fire : Three men have been arrested after suspected cannabis growing equipment was found after a factory fire in Derbyshire. The blaze, at Harry Steer Engineering on Draycott Road, Breaston, began at about 16:00 GMT on Wednesday and took fire crews several ... BBC News

Fernando Torres: Liverpool fans don't know the truth about my transfer to ... By Ben Hayward and Oliver Platt Fernando Torres insists Liverpool fans do not know the full story behind his transfer to Chelsea. The Spain international is a less than popular figure on Merseyside due to his £50 million switch to London in the January ...

We must not abandon young people to unemployment : While, in another important demographic trend, growing numbers of older people are obliged to work beyond the traditional retirement age, young people are increasingly falling through the cracks in the world's economy. This trend imperils the future ... The Guardian (blog)

Fashion photographer Perou tackles views of homelessness : The British photographer, who has worked with the likes of Justin Timberlake and Eminem, spent a week with people in Liverpool and Manchester. The O2 Think Big online exhibition is part of a national project about youth homelessness in the UK . ... BBC News

Hughes and Bennetts Electricals boss offers advice on the digital switchover ... Linda Gill, development manager for Age UK Norfolk (formerly Age Concern Norfolk), said: “One lady paid £50 for a retune, which is excessive, and people have been tricked into buying a new aerial when they don't need to. “ Older people may be more ...

Landlords awarded cash for renewable heat : The group of 24 social housing providers from across Britain have been awarded their share of the cash under the Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme. The Department of Energy and Climate Change said it had received 125 bids from providers and the 24 ...

Mental Health Nurse : TTM Recruitment on behalf of our client is recruiting qualified Mental Health Nurses for a well known prestigious private hospitals in the Sheffield area. For more details on this issue or how to receive your copy visit our Magazine section. ...

Occupy Glasgow establishes new camp : Protesters have set up a second city camp in Glasgow on an "international day of action" in solidarity with the global Occupy Wall Street movement. The Occupy Glasgow group has a base in the city's Kelvingrove Park, provided by the city council, ...

UK Cultivator? Growing Cannabis Legalised in Switzerland : Surprisingly all four neighbouring regions (the Cantons of Vaud, Neuchatel, Geneva and Fribourg) have come up with a blanket agreement, with no exceptions, which will allow the home growing of cannabis from January 1st 2012. ...

Wilson and Noor to fore for Welsh youngsters Liverpool's Wilson and Cardiff City player Noor both scored in a win, which lifted Wales into second place behind England, who have already won the Victory Shield. Wales went ahead after 18 minutes when Noor lifted a free-kick into the Northern Ireland ...

Darkness enjoying being in the spotlight again : Then, just three years later, the band split up following the departure of frontman Justin Hawkins, who was struggling with drug addiction . Now The Darkness are back playing smaller venues. The band looked and sounded in fine form – Justin Hawkins ...

UK youth unemployment hits 1m as foreign workers take yet more UK jobs The Prince's Trust has done research pointing to the devastating impact of unemployment on young people which it described as 'a mental health hazard'. It can trigger problems such as self-loathing, panic attacks and depression, with one in six saying ...

Self-harm common in teenagers, Australian study shows : The Lancet study findings have important implications for the treatment of mental health issues and prevention of suicide in young adults. The study looked at almost 2000 adolescents in Australia, repeatedly surveying them over a period of 15 years. ... BBC News

Severe Child Poverty: Nationally and locally | Save the Children UK : Severe child poverty fell between 2007/08 and 2008/09. This briefing warns that, unless urgent action is taken, we could see a rise in the severe child poverty in ...

What charities should consider before setting up an online community Today, SiftGroups launches its comprehensive Community Report for the charity sector, after research and analysis of 100 UK charities . What started as a discussion with the British Heart Foundation on how it could benchmark its community has led to the ...

International public sector: Overhaul brings changes of priorities in aid budget : ... results for the poorest,” says Andrew Mitchell, the UK coalition government's international development secretary. The Department for International Development was created in 1997 with the fight against global poverty as its top priority. ...

Families needed to help homeless young : ... into emergency B&B accommodation which will not always fit their needs." People wanting more information, or to discuss the possibility of becoming a host family ...

Partners work to improve Sale West : THE police, council and housing chiefs insist that a lot of positive work is taking place on the Sale West estate. They point out that the police, council, housing association and community groups are working together to benefit the area. ...

Equity release: 'pinstripes' line up to tap the financing of old age : There's no silver bullet when it comes to solving the funding crisis in older people's housing and care, but equity release is now being presented as about as close as we'll get. On the face of it, that makes sense: older people are far more likely to ... The Guardian (blog)

UK schools show support for London 2012 teams around the world ... : UK schools show support for London 2012 teams around the world.

UK to assist improvement women, children health : Along with 17 other donors, the UK will help meet Bangladesh's commitment to improve maternal health, reduce child mortality and under-nutrition, and combat diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria and HIV / AIDS under the national health programme. ... Daily Star Online

The long-term funding of care for older people is massively under ... Experts analyse and debate recent developments across UK government, politics ... policy debate on how to fund the long-term care of older people in England , ...

The long-term funding of care for older people is massively under ... Experts analyse and debate recent developments across UK government, politics ... policy debate on how to fund the long-term care of older people in England , ...

UK unemployment soars to 2.62 million LONDON : UK unemployment jumped in the third quarter as joblessness among young people climbed above 1 million for the first time since at least 1992. Unemployment as measured by International Labour Organisation standards rose by 129000 to 2.62 million ...

Vulture funds await Jersey decision on poor countries' debts : The country desperately needs to be able to use its rich resources to alleviate poverty , not squander them on paying unjust debts to vulture funds left by the dictator Joseph Mobutu. Jersey has to shut vulture funds down." UK legislation on vulture ...

Financial meltdown and the euro : But most of Africa still remains dismally poor , and I would contend that a major factor maintaining that poverty is precisely the kind of protective trade barrier advocated by Peter Wilby; in the case of Africa, agricultural protectionism by Europe to ...

Nonprofits, volunteers lead ICIW rehab Nearly all of the rehabilitation programs within ICIW are run by volunteers, including those who facilitate ICADV's efforts and the work of Grinnell's Liberal Arts in Prison Program . But now, with recent research pointing to the unique needs of female ...

Charity for soldiers pitches up at largest Army base ... where the garrison is based, nearly 50 per cent of all jobs in the district are with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) – and to work closer with the other Armed Forces charities , including the likes of the Royal British Legion and Help for Heroes. ...

Children With High IQ at Increased Risk for Later Drug Use : In a population-based cohort study that included almost 8000 participants, investigators found that high IQ scores at the age of 5 years were significantly associated with cannabis use at the age of 16 years, and with cannabis and cocaine use in women ...

Number of ketamine users doubles in four years as young people make horse ... Dangerous, £8-a-gram ketamine is only Class C, where heroin and ecstasy are Class A , and even cannabis is now Class B, after the Government upped its classification. Women have also raised concerns 'over their vulnerability whilst on ketamine', ...

UK press 'in dock' over abuses : David Sherborne, representing 51 alleged victims of press intrusion, described the scale of phone hacking at the News of the World as an Industrial Revolution that represented a cultural shift away from old -fashioned journalism. ...

Gay and Lesbian Rights: St. Petersburg About to Enter 'Hall of Shame' : Marc Almond, a British gay singer was recently said during the Press Conference of a LGBT Film Festival in St. Petersburg where he appeared as a guest star, that public actions are not necessary for LGBT people. He wanted to say that Gay Prides are not ... UK Gay News (press release)

We're not caring for older people properly, says NHS Confederation ... NHS must take 'concerted action' to improve the 'undignified' care being delivered for some older people , according to Sir Keith Pearson.

Prisoners with Serious Mental Health Issues Land in LA County : Dana Toyama, public information officer for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation , insisted that any inmates determined to be a mentally disordered offender will still go to state prison and counties will not be receiving this ...

Child abduction attempt in Liverpool Asda supermarket : Two youths tried to lead a girl away from her mother at a supermarket in Liverpool , police have said. The mother was shopping in Asda, Smithdown Road, at about 13:30 GMT on 6 November when the incident took place. She reported it to a security guard ... BBC News

Liverpool football player accused of racist slur : By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Liverpool player Luis Suarez has been charged by the English Football Association with making racist remarks about a fellow player. "It is alleged that Suarez used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards ...

Forces charity relocates to garrison centre : "The establishment of a recovery capability in Catterick provides another challenge for the charity . While the new Personnel Recovery and Assessment Centre is being funded by Help for Heroes and sustained by the Royal British Legion, ABF The Soldiers' ...

Education and engagement essential for social housing energy ... : The full details of the Green Deal and how it will work for the social housing ... Reducing heat loss through your walls and windows Event – Cambridge, UK ...

Pouring out support for charity : UK -wide the charity are hopeful they have hit their fundraising target of £8.5m, with £15889 raised so far around Harrogate and Knaresborough, and an estimated £4000 still to be donated. Macmillan's fundraising manager in Harrogate and Knaresborough, ... United Kingdom | Ireland