British Sign Language to be introduced as GCSE in England
Date: Jan 2024
British Sign Language (BSL) is set to become a GCSE subject in England starting September 2025, introducing students to approximately 1,000 signs with a goal to fostering inclusivity. Education Secretary Gillian Keegan underscores its significance…
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£4.5 Million Initiative Enhances Independent Living for Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Date: Dec 2023
West Lothian Council, in partnership with Cruden Building East, has introduced a £4.5 million initiative to enhance independent living for individuals with learning disabilities. The development, overseen by Cruden Building East on behalf of West…
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Embarking on a transformative journey, the construction of two cutting-edge mental health facilities marks a significant leap forward. At the heart of this initiative is the commencement of work on an eight-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care…
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Hospitals Face Tough Challenges This Winter
Date: Dec 2023
England's ambulance services are sounding the alarm over critical delays in emergency care, putting patients at risk. Hospitals are overcrowded, A&E wait times extending and in particular for those arriving by ambulance. NHS data reveals…
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Blood Test Reveals the Pace of Organ Ageing
Date: Dec 2023
Researchers at Stanford University have made an intriguing advancement in medical diagnostics with a new blood test that functions like an "MOT" for the human body. This test measures the ageing rate of 11 vital…
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The Winter Vomiting Virus is making its presence known again in England, warn experts. NHS England reports a significant rise in hospitalisations for diarrhoea and vomiting symptoms, hitting approximately 350 people daily last week, compared…
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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has revealed its selection to spearhead a groundbreaking trial centred around the development of a personalised cancer vaccine. The esteemed Torbay Hospital's research and development department will play…
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UK Approves Groundbreaking Gene Therapy for Blood Disorders
Date: Nov 2023
In a significant medical breakthrough, UK medical regulators have given the green light to a revolutionary gene therapy, marking a new era in the treatment of two serious blood disorders. Utilising the Nobel prize-winning gene-editing…
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An Insight into the Covid-19 Inquiry
Date: Nov 2023
A few weeks ago, key figures happened to give evidence to the Covid-19 inquiry. This helped to look at the decisions that wee made and it also looked at political governance. There were links that…
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The Government are Legislating for Holiday Entitlement
Date: Nov 2023
The government have now published their response to the consultation regarding holiday entitlement for part-time workers. They have also covered irregular holiday hours as well. In summary, it would seem that they are going to…
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Cambridgeshire county Council have come under fire as they have spent £85,000 in a single week on the social bill for a single child. This is a sum of over £4.42 million a year on…
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Over 60’s are Not Planning for Later Life
Date: Nov 2023
Less than one third of adults who are over the age of 60 now have a clear plan in place when it comes to later life care. A lot of them have come out to…
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