13 h. ago Nottingham stabbings survivor in 'nightmare' pain was 'not warned about new report'

Wayne Birkett says they were given no warning of a critical report into the NHS mental health services behind the care of the paranoid schizophrenic Valdo Calocane, who went on a devastating killing spree in Nottingham

Events

14 h. ago Tameside's social care service improvements slowed by lack of permanent leaders and staff

The children's services department was rated inadequate by Ofsted two years ago

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4 d. ago Chiropodist struck off after removing prisoners toe without consent

The Health and Care Professionals Tribunal Service (HCPTS) hearing confirmed she will be struck off from February 14

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4 d. ago ADHD waiting lists ‘clogged by patients returning from private care to NHS’

NHS trust warns that people with ADHD in England are facing gaps in care caused by difficulties with private assessmentsWaiting lists for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in England are being clogged by patients returning to NHS care after difficulties with private assessments, a trust has warned.The major NHS trust said people referred by GPs to private clinics using health service funding were increasingly asking to be transferred back after care stalled. Continue reading...

Science

5 d. ago How £8m of cuts in Oldham could affect YOU as council bids to balance the books

The proposals include changes to waste collection and cuts to youth services and day care for disabled adults.

Economics

6 d. ago Theresa May REFUSED to give Donald Trump her personal phone number, reveals her ex

Fiona Hill served as one of Baroness May's most senior aides in Downing Street between 2016 and 2017, which coincided with Mr Trump's first term as US President.

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6 d. ago Nigel Farage breached MPs’ code of conduct 17 times with late interests logging

The Reform UK leader said he had been ‘let down’ by staff upon whom he relied to report his interests because ‘I don’t do computers’.

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1 week ago How hard can it be to run 13 miles? With help from the pub, park and peas I am finding out | Barry Glendenning

Goaded by my colleague into a half-marathon, I can’t say I’m enjoying the training but I’m slowly improving, and at least Great Ormond Street benefitsMy name is Barry and I’m a runner. As a clinically obese 52-year-old Irishman who regularly binge drinks (the NHS’s joyless definition, not my own), I would love to be able to say I took up running for health reasons but that would be a lie. Truth be told, I was railroaded into it by my Football Weekly associate Max Rushden, who publicly challenged me to run the London Landmarks Half-Marathon after I had belittled the efforts of a friend who completed it by asking: “How hard can running 13 miles be?” To cut an already short story shorter, in April I hope to plod from Whitehall, past Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament across Westminster Bridge, along Victoria Embankment and on to Trafalgar Square in the company of more than 20,000 fellow runners, most of whom should finish in front of me if they have so much as a modicum of shame.I will ...

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1 week ago Glowing report card for Ayrshire school after inspectors' visit

The inspection praised the headteacher, senior leaders and staff for their commitment and success in embedding the school values.

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2 w. ago Four UK hospital trusts declare 'critical incidents' as official statements released

Four hospital trusts across Surrey and Kent have declared critical incidents with health services urging the public to use the right services to help ease pressure on emergency care

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2 w. ago Judge says Trump administration can’t block child care, other program money for 5 states for now

A judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot block child care and other federal social service money from flowing to five states for now

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3 w. ago Lanarkshire’s health and social care chief officers thank families helping loved ones return home safely from hospital

As hospital and community services continue to manage winter pressures, both health and social care partnerships are working closely with NHS Lanarkshire hospital staff using the Discharge without Delay approach.

Society

3 w. ago Woman, 90, 'nearly died' after waiting 32 hours for ambulance

'No patient should have to wait that long for care,' the ambulance service said in an apology

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3 w. ago Several Lanarkshire GP practices and community pharmacies will be open over New Year public holidays

Additional capacity is in place to support patients during a traditionally busy period for health services and to help people access the right care at the right time.

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