05/05/2017 - 14:34
The government has published its plan to improve air quality by reducing nitrogen dioxide levels in the UK, following delays and legal battles with environment groups.
05/05/2017 - 10:37
A new report by researchers at the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) which analyses official spending data on councils’ social care spending has found one-in-ten authorities made cuts of more than a quarter.
03/05/2017 - 10:08
According to new research published by researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA), University College London (UCL), London Metropolitan University and the University of Nottingham, positive social support from adult children is associated with reduced risk of developing dementia.
02/05/2017 - 09:44
The Health and Education Committees has published a report warning that financial pressures are restricting the provision of mental health services in schools and colleges.
28/04/2017 - 11:57
The House of Commons Health Committee has published a report on the effect of Brexit on health and social care.
28/04/2017 - 09:44
Despite a late bid to delay publication of its the pollution strategy, the government has been ordered to release it before the June election.
25/04/2017 - 15:05
A new report from The King’s Fund has outlined that the complexity of the health system in England, including the need for councils to better integrate with health services, is holding back progress in meeting the needs of people with HIV.
24/04/2017 - 09:51
Charity Age Scotland has warned that thousands of elderly people are missing out on free personal care because of council delays to assessments and care arrangements.
21/04/2017 - 10:32
The government has published its £1.2 billion long-term plan to make cycling and walking the natural choice for shorter journeys.
20/04/2017 - 11:34
Obesity Action Scotland (OAS) has called on local government election candidates to commit to transform school meals in Scotland to create a healthy eating culture.
19/04/2017 - 14:39
A new survey by Shelter has revealed that millions of people in England are suffering mentally because of housing problems.
13/04/2017 - 09:11
The Association of Play Industries has revealed the extent to which local authorities across the country have been closing children’s playgrounds.
12/04/2017 - 10:09
Essex County Council (CC) is facing legal action over the level of fees it pays to care home providers for looking after residents, following a judicial review launched by Care England.
11/04/2017 - 10:17
New figures reveal that over 900 adult social care workers a day quit their job in England last year, representing a collapse in the system.
11/04/2017 - 09:56
A draft 25-year government plan for nature in England has been criticised by campaigners for its lack of policies.
