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Ministers Could Give Care Leavers Free Prescriptions And Bus Fares
Ministers Could Give Care Leavers Free Prescriptions And Bus Fares
Health
Care leavers could get free prescriptions and bus fares as part of plans to boost government support for vulnerable young people, PoliticsHome understands.
Kim Leadbeater “Disappointed” By Wes Streeting’s Assisted Dying Comments
Health
Kim Leadbeater “Disappointed” By Wes Streeting’s Assisted Dying Comments
Doubts Cast Over Recommended Pick For UK Surrogacy Regulator
Health
Doubts Cast Over Recommended Pick For UK Surrogacy Regulator
Kim Leadbeater Says Her Assisted Dying Bill Will Have “Strictest Safeguards In The World”
Health
Kim Leadbeater Says Her Assisted Dying Bill Will Have “Strictest Safeguards In The World”
Social Care At “Standstill” After Budget, Says Health Committee Chair Layla Moran
Health
Social Care At “Standstill” After Budget, Says Health Committee Chair Layla Moran
The Budget Is A 'Critical Moment' For Drug And Alcohol Rehab Services
Health
The Budget Is A "Critical Moment" For Drug And Alcohol Rehab Services
Voters Want Government Money Spent On The NHS More Than Anything Else, Poll Says
Health
Voters Want Government Money Spent On The NHS More Than Anything Else, Poll Says
The House Live
We must incentivise research into treatments for rare cancers like glioblastoma
Health
By Scott Arthur
We must incentivise research into treatments for rare cancers like glioblastoma
We must end the postcode lottery for diabetes treatment
Health
By Sarah Bool MP
We must end the postcode lottery for diabetes treatment
Mary Kelly Foy and breast cancer: 'I’m alive. I should be feeling great because it’s gone'
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
Mary Kelly Foy and breast cancer: 'I’m alive. I should be feeling great because it’s gone'
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Oxbridge Should 'Move' Towards How US Universities Are Funded
Oxbridge Should "Move" Towards How US Universities Are Funded
Education
Ofsted 'Culpable' For Poor Children Falling Further Behind, Says Body's Former Head
Ofsted "Culpable" For Poor Children Falling Further Behind, Says Body's Former Head
Education
Mary Kelly Foy and breast cancer: 'I’m alive. I should be feeling great because it’s gone'
Mary Kelly Foy and breast cancer: 'I’m alive. I should be feeling great because it’s gone'
By Sienna Rodgers
Health
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Mary Kelly Foy and breast cancer: 'I’m alive. I should be feeling great because it’s gone'
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
Mary Kelly Foy and breast cancer: 'I’m alive. I should be feeling great because it’s gone'
Labour MP Mary Kelly Foy tells Sienna Rodgers about her recovery from breast cancer, the lack of support she has felt from some quarters, and why Parliament needs to modernise
How reforms to UK surrogacy law could lead to a clash with campaigners
Health
By Sienna Rodgers and Sophie Church
How reforms to UK surrogacy law could lead to a clash with campaigners
As the government considers whether to overhaul UK surrogacy law, Sienna Rodgers and Sophie Church explore the ethical and practical questions around reform – and the political backlash that could follow
Layla Moran: 'We are basically at a standstill with social care'
Health
By Sophie Church
Layla Moran: 'We are basically at a standstill with social care'
In her first interview since becoming Health and Social Care Committee chair, Layla Moran tells Sophie Church why Labour’s ‘glaring omission’ in its budget on social care will sink the NHS further. Photography by Tom Pilston
Health & Care news
Ideal Queen's Speech: Age UK calls for a Great Place to Grow Older Bill Partner content
Health
By Age UK
Ideal Queen's Speech: Age UK calls for a Great Place to Grow Older Bill
As speculation grows over what will be included in next week's Queen's speech, Age UK outlines what it would like to see addressed by the Government's legislative agenda.  
Ideal Queen's Speech: a Bill to ensure all children get the right start Partner content
Health
By Home-Start
Ideal Queen's Speech: a Bill to ensure all children get the right start
The charity Home-Start reveals what they would like to see the Government say in next week's Queen's Speech.
Partner content
Health
By Mineral Products Association
“Tell a friend. Save a friend.” – MPA Amplifies Cold Water Safety Message in Launch of Stay Safe Campaign
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has joined forces with the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA), the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) to warn people of the dangers of swimming in open water in quarry lakes, rivers, reservoirs and canals.
Partner content
Health
By Independent Age
Prime Minister urged to stick to his promises over older people
David Cameron will need to take bolder steps than any previous leader to deal with a rapidly ageing population.
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Environment
By Electrical Safety First
Government’s Recall Review – Electrical Safety First Responds
Responding to the Governments Review of the UKs System for the Recall of Unsafe Products, Electrical Safety First has highlighted the need for a more robust system of recalls and urgent action to increase consumer understanding of risk.
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Health
By Independent Age
Cameron runs the risk of overlooking existing crisis in care
In response to David Camerons speech on the NHS and his comments on caring for the elderly with dignity, Simon Bottery, Director of Policy and External Relations at Independent Age, said:
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Health
By Compassion in Dying
My Life, My Decision events to be held across the country during Dying Matters Week
Events are being held across the country in order to raise awareness of the My Life, My Decision project which supports older people to plan ahead for their future medical treatment.
Jeremy Hunt urged to improve regulation of dentists Partner content
Health
By General Dental Council
Jeremy Hunt urged to improve regulation of dentists
The election of a new government must be a watershed moment for regulation of the dentistry profession, according to the General Dental Council.
A health survival guide for Westminster life Partner content
Health
By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
A health survival guide for Westminster life
The British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy advises MPs on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, for themselves and the UK. 
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Health
By General Dental Council
GDC welcomes new ministerial team and calls for new government to be a watershed moment for professional regulation
The General Dental Council (GDC) has welcomed the reappointment of Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State for Health, but has made it clear action is needed now in order to improve the effectiveness of professional regulation.
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Health
By Mott MacDonald
Bilkent Integrated Healthcare Campus achieves financial close, Turkey
The 1.2 billion Bilkent Integrated Healthcare Campus public-private partnership (PPP) project in Ankara, Turkey, has successfully reached financial close. Mott MacDonald is lenders technical and environmental advisor for the development and will now provide construction and operational monitoring services.
Partner content
Health
By Independent Age
Independent Age responds to the reappointment of Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State
In response to the reappointment of Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State for Health, Janet Morrison, Chief Executive at Independent Age, said:
Partner content
Health
By British Red Cross
New government - now we need new policies
Now the votes have been counted, the British Red Cross is already reaching out to the new MPs to help people and save lives here in the UK.
Partner content
Health
By Carers Trust
Carers Trust reacts to election results: ensuring theTories keep their commitments to carers
Commenting on the outcome of the general election, Gail Scott-Spicer, Chief Executive of Carers Trust, said:
Partner content
Health
By Independent Age
Incoming Conservative government must put the NHS on a firmer financial footing
In response to the General Election result, Janet Morrison, Chief Executive at Independent Age, said:
Partner content
Health
By Home-Start
Mental health problems the biggest factor behind families’ need for support
Leading family support charity, Home-Start UK, has revealed that mental health problems are the leading cause of families seeking their support in Wales.
Partner content
Health
By Save the Children
First UK Emergency Medical Team arrives in Nepal to save lives of earthquake survivors
An eight-strong team of British trauma medics and humanitarian experts has arrived in Nepal to help deal with huge numbers of injuries in the aftermath of Saturday's earthquake.
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Health
By Carers Trust
Schools recognised for young carer support in new national awards
A new national award has recognised 15 schools across the country for their work with young carers.
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Health
By KPMG LLP
Nutraceuticals could prove just the tonic for food and pharmaceutical industries, says KPMG
With the growing need to move the focus of healthcare to prevent illness and maintain wellbeing in order to contain healthcare costs, there is a multi-billion dollar nutraceuticals industry primed for rapid growth according to a new report,Nutraceuticals: The future of intelligent food, published by KPMG.
The truth about blood cancers Partner content
Health
By Bloodwise
The truth about blood cancers
Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research aim to raise public awareness of blood cancers, which account for one in ten of all new cancer diagnoses in the UK   
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Health
By Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
Solar radiation and occupational cancers highlighted at IOSH Hong Kong conference
The positive steps that businesses across Asia are taking to protect outdoor workers from prolonged exposure to solar radiation have been highlighted during a conference in Hong Kong.
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Health
By Independent Age
War Hero, 96, Wins Home Care Bid - Response from Independent Age, Older People's Charity
In response to the story of Robbie Clark, a 96-year-old war hero who has won his bid to be allowed to stay in his own home, Janet Morrison, Chief Executive of older peoples charity, Independent Age, said:
New Carers Trust CEO reveals what she would say to next prime minister Partner content
Health
By Carers Trust
New Carers Trust CEO reveals what she would say to next prime minister
With the possibility of a new prime minister on the horizon as May’s general election draws near, a leading charity has welcomed a fresh face of its own. 
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Health
By United Response
United Response’s political correspondent files video report on the launch of Labour Disability Manifesto
Political correspondent DavidAllkins, for national disability charity United Response, was well and truly in the thick of the media scrum on Monday during the launch ofLaboursDisability Manifesto.
EventsAll
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
2024
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
2024
The De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
A civil servant’s guide to getting AI projects off the ground
2024
Online
A civil servant’s guide to getting AI projects off the ground
PT Cyber Security Conference
2024
The Minster Building, Central London
PT Cyber Security Conference