The cost of living crisis has led to a third of UK social workers witnessing child removals in the past three years where poverty or financial poverty has been a key factor. The research among social workers working with children, young people and families was conducted by the Social Workers Union for ITV News. Half …
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The International Menopause Society (IMS) has published a pivotal paper to mark World Menopause Day 2024 aiming to address the current debates surrounding menopause management and controversies surrounding menopause hormone therapy (MHT). The paper notes that in recent years, menopause has garnered unprecedented attention in popular media in many countries. While this is a positive …
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Diverticular disease is a surprisingly common gut condition that affects 1 in 3 people in the UK in their lifetime. Despite its prevalence, many remain unaware of its existence and associated symptoms, leading to a lack of diagnosis and reduced quality of life. The charity Guts UK is raising awareness of this often painful disease …
As international teams and delegations returned home from the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon last month, the 33 member countries of WorldSkills Europe were already beginning to reset their focus as the countdown to EuroSkills Herning 2025 reached the milestone of one year to go. From 9 to 13 September 2025, the ninth edition of …
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4 in 5 Scots think the Scottish Government should have policies in place to support rewilding, according to polling carried out for the Scottish Rewilding Alliance. But the coalition of more than 20 organisations is warning that, despite overwhelming public opinion in favour of large-scale nature restoration, the Scottish Government and public bodies are being …
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The move, called for by skin cancer charity Melanoma Focus, could also save over 300 UK lives per year. Research published today, commissioned by the charity Melanoma Focus, has found that cutting VAT from SPF 30+ sunscreen could reduce skin cancer incidence and save the NHS over £128 million annually in treatment costs. These savings …
A national campaign involving UK universities took place at the start of June, highlighting the breadth and excitement of English studies in higher education. The campaign involved a week-long programme of 20 public events, including online interviews and conversations with renowned experts and authors, and in-person exhibitions and guest lectures. The events took place under …
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Nearly three-quarters (72%) of UK parents cut back their energy use over the winter period due to high bills, according to research commissioned by the biggest parent-led climate group in the UK, Parents For Future UK. Parents with the lowest incomes (under £20,000) were cutting back the most on energy usage during the cold months (82%). Parents …
New data released today by the charity Melanoma Focus has found that over a quarter (28%) of adults in the UK say they use sunbeds, rising to 43% of 18-25 year olds. The research shows that sunbed use is alarmingly high across the country but that Belfast is the ‘sunbed capital of the UK’ with …
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Campaign Collective worked with the Warm This Winter campaign and End Fuel Poverty Coalition to keep Britain’s broken energy system top of mind throughout the Easter long weekend. Our expert campaigners used a combination of tactics, including new research and hijacking existing news hooks to ensure a steady stream of hard-hitting coverage for our clients …