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Headlines Physical Disabilities

One third of disabled people struggling financially, research shows

A third of disabled people are struggling to make ends meet – three times the ...

Headlines Physical Disabilities

Scottish government announces reopening of Independent Living Fund

The Scottish government has announced it is to reopen the Independent Living Fund (ILF) for ...

Children Headlines

Inflation: 90% of schools providing uniforms to pupils, report shows

Almost 90% of schools in England are reporting providing uniforms and clothing to some pupils ...

Adult Headlines

Post Office scandal victims suffering from significant PTSD and depression

‘Alarmingly high’ numbers of Post Office scandal victims ache with depression and PTSD symptoms, according ...

Headlines In Practice

Northern Ireland launches consultation on reducing restrictive practices in educational settings

The Department of Education is seeking views on its draft statutory guidance on reducing restrictive ...

Headlines Physical Disabilities

Campaigners slam government plans to tighten disability benefit tests

The government has sparked anger by launching proposals that would make it harder to get ...

Children Headlines

Scottish government told to do better over ‘disappointing’ child mental health services

The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland have called for sustained investment in mental health ...

Headlines News

New permanent Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman announced

Amerdeep Somal has been named as the preferred candidate for the role of the permanent ...

Headlines Mental Health Physical Disabilities

Internet-delivered mental health therapies as effective as standard care – study

Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has greater cost-effectiveness and similar clinical effectiveness in comparison to ...

Adult Headlines

NHS Bursary extended in Wales with access to full maintenance loan

Welsh health minister Eluned Morgan has confirmed the devolved government will extend the NHS Wales ...