3 d. ago Lack of support leaving people on weight loss drugs vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies, say experts

Many taking weight loss drugs could be at risk of ‘replacing one set of health problems with another’, academics warned

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3 d. ago Sick Army veteran prowled specialist internet forums to sell deadly poison to vulnerable people to kill themselves

Miles Cross, 33, set up an internet business selling the lethal substance, before targeting vulnerable 'customers' in an online chat forum. He was jailed for 14 years.

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4 d. ago Cranking up the thermostat in freezing weather won’t help your home warm faster, heating experts warn

Cold snap forecast to last into the weekend means vulnerable people are at particular risk, officials warn

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6 d. ago 'Key symptom' of gruesome 'superflu' sweeping UK as doctors issue warning

The brutal 'super flu' strain is understood to have mutated over the summer and poses an increased risk to vulnerable and older people because it has evolved around the defence offered by the flu jab

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1 week ago Rare cold health alert in place for whole of England as revellers brace for sub

A RARE cold-health alert has been issued for the whole of England as Brits look set to bring in the New Year. The cold snap, which warn of a rise in deaths particularly among elderly and vulnerable people, are set to pummel Brits for as long as a whole week. The warning will wreak 'significant...

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1 week ago ‘You could see bones’: Families’ anguish over coastal erosion threat to Norfolk graves

Bereaved relatives say delays over risks at village churchyards are causing distress and call for council actionFamilies of people buried in graves vulnerable to coastal erosion say indecision over how to tackle the problem is causing them avoidable anguish about the final resting places of their loved ones.North Norfolk district council (NNDC) has identified three church graveyards in the villages of Happisburgh, Trimingham, and Mundesley as being at risk of being engulfed by the sea in the coming decades. Continue reading...

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1 week ago 'Cold weather health alert' warning map shows where Brits most at risk

Health agency bosses have warned elderly people as well as vulnerable young adults are at risk amid the cold spell with officials warning of impacts on health services

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1 week ago Council tells the elderly to wiggle their toes to stay warm ahead of Arctic blast set to engulf Britain

Durham County Council gave the advice to vulnerable elderly people on their website as a cold snap is set to plunge temperatures as low as -8C over the next week.

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1 week ago ‘Rise in deaths’ predicted as amber cold health alerts issued in northern England

UKHSA warns vulnerable and elderly people may be at risk with temperatures to drop severely overnightAmber cold health alerts have been issued for northern England, with low temperatures predicted to cause a “rise in deaths” among vulnerable and elderly people.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued two amber warnings for north-east and north-west England, which will be in place between 8pm on Sunday until midday on Monday 5 January. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The round the clock support service that changes the lives of thousands

The RCT Lifeline service provides 24/7 support for more than 4,000 elderly and vulnerable people in the county borough

Politics

2 w. ago Madeleine McCann's mum opens up about 'immense strain' in rare public update

The mother of the sadly missing Madeleine McCann, Kate, has spoken out in support of the charity, saying vulnerable young people resonate deeply with her due to her experience

Politics

2 w. ago Youths 'throwing eggs at vulnerable peoples' homes' on Welsh estate

Police say they've had reports from vulnerable people on the street that they're being repeatedly targeted

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3 w. ago Vial of poison, a jilted lover & CURRY that solved the crime how UK’s most chilling love triangle murder plot unravelled

CAREFULLY lifting the vegetable curry from the fridge, Lakhvir Kaur Singh sprinkled brown powder over it and mixed it through. But the mum-of-three wasn’t adding extra spice for a bit of a kick. Instead, the dish was laced with an exotic toxin known as "The Queen of Poison", so deadly it leaves its victims paralysed...

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3 w. ago Pub to become housing for homeless despite objections from 'frightened' elderly neighbours

A charity said the new building would put the borough's most vulnerable people 'at the centre of what they need to survive and recover'

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3 w. ago Millions of UK households issued urgent DWP warm home discount ‘fraudsters’ warning

Fraudsters may take advantage of the Christmas season and try and hit vulnerable people this winter

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3 w. ago People living with one condition 'uniquely vulnerable' to super flu, scientist warns

A H3N2 virus - dubbed 'super flu' - is sweeping hospitals in England - and people with one health condition may be more at risk

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3 w. ago Councillor stole £150,000 from mental health charity to spend on South American male prostitutes and crystal meth

The thefts were described by Judge Jonathan Dunply as a serious breach of trust to a number of vulnerable people as an employee of a charity.

Economics

3 w. ago Vigilante group forms in Glasgow vowing to ‘protect’ punters in city centre

A SELF-styled vigilante group has formed to “protect the people” of Glasgow amid fears the area is out of control. Around 10 members from ScotsActive have started walking around the city centre most evenings from 9.30pm till 2am. The aim is to “keep the streets safe” and protect women, children and vulnerable people at night over fears they...

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3 w. ago Councillor stole £150,000 from mental health charity to spend on South American rent boys and crystal meth

The thefts were described by Judge Jonathan Dunply as a serious breach of trust to a number of vulnerable people as an employee of a charity.

Economics