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Sick people leaving workforce at record highs: The number of people opting out of the workforce due to long term illness is at its highest since the 90s.
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Near record 2.7 million working-age adults are too sick to work, think tank warns
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Sick people leaving workforce at record highs: The number of people opting out of the workforce due to long term illness is at its highest since the 90s.
bbc.com/news/business-68639144
Near record 2.7 million working-age adults are too sick to work, think tank warns
itv.com/news/2024-03-23/near-record-27-million-working-age-adults-too-sick-to-work-think-tank-warns
Essex mental health deaths inquiry urges public to participate: The probe's chair calls on core participants to apply to take part in the inquiry into 2 ...
bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-68876108
Rishi Sunak sets out plans to tackle 'sick note culture': The PM wants to strip GPs of power to issue sick notes but Labour says he has run out of ideas.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68853166
North East and North Cumbria miss mental health inpatient target: The North East and North Cumbria has high rates of adult inpatients, according to NHS England ...
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Sunak insists he can rescue youth vote as just 14% of 18-25s plan to vote Tory: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted he can win over more young people ahead ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/pm-insists-he-can-rescue-youth-vote-as-just-14-of-18-25s-plan-to-vote-tory
Tributes to 'beautiful, kind, charming' teenager found dead in his home: Aaron Main, 15, was discovered after telling his mum Nicky he didn't want to ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/tributes-beautiful-kind-charming-teenager-32644761
Rishi Sunak's war on 'sick note culture' makes me sick with worry: Jack Wynn was signed off work for 2 months for his mental health. He believes Rishi ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/19/rishi-sunaks-war-sick-note-culture-makes-sick-worry-20682363/
GPs like me know better than Rishi Sunak – his ‘sick note culture’ war hurts us all
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/gps-like-know-better-rishi-sunak-sick-note-culture-war-hurts-us-20695017/
Lincolnshire children face mental health support delays: A council report says there has been increased demand for services since the Covid pandemic.
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Rishi Sunak’s plan to cut sickness benefits bill prompts charity fury: The prime minister said it was a ‘moral mission’ to reform the welfare system
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rishi-sunak-sickness-benefits-sick-note-b2531633.html
Kate Middleton said to be ‘going well’ amid cancer treatment and recovery from surgery
nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/kate-middleton-said-to-be-going-well-amid-cancer-treatment-and-recovery-from-surgery/7MEBAMMIOZEZVMDHNPMN2JITQQ/
Devastated mum asks 'is £12,000 all my son's life was worth?': Mental health nurses did each other's hair and played on their phones as Bren McFarlane ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/devastated-mum-asks-is-12000-29062579
Prince William Told Princess Charlotte's Favorite Joke, And I'm Cackling: Prince William told Princess Charlotte's favorite "knock knock" joke during a ...
marieclaire.com/celebrity/royals/prince-william-princess-charlotte-favorite-joke/
Quick Glance: Prince William Shares Charlotte's Favorite Joke at School Visit
- Prince William visited a high school to gain insight into the mental health support provided to students after being personally invited by a twelve-year-old.
- During his interaction with the students, William shared Princess Charlotte’s preferred joke.
- Freddie, the inviting student, briefed William on the school's ongoing efforts and projects.
- During his visit today, William engaged with the student council representatives to explore their diverse initiatives.
Is Britain suffering from a ‘sick note culture’?: Rishi Sunak has vowed to get people back to work but data indicates problems with the diagnosis — and proposed ...
ft.com/content/9319409c-4805-4e7b-8bc1-96148721ee3e
Quick Glance: Spanish PM Contemplates Resignation Amid Wife's Corruption Probe
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is considering stepping down after allegations of corruption involving his wife.
- Sánchez will announce a decision on his political future next week and has temporarily canceled public duties.
- The investigation against Sánchez's wife was initiated due to allegations of receiving favors from companies that secured government contracts.
Full list of DWP changes planned PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits: The Prime Minister has announced a series of changes to the welfare system ...
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/full-list-dwp-changes-planned-29065983
Schoolgirl, 9, went to bed 'happy' but woke up with complete personality change: Ava Holden had gone to bed her normal, cheery self - but woke up with a complete ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/schoolgirl-9-went-bed-happy-32669871
Soothing shorelines: The mental health benefits of visiting Sussex's best beaches
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/soothing-shorelines-the-mental-health-benefits-of-visiting-sussexs-best-beaches-4605222
Those signed off feeling depressed classed as incapable of work, says Stride: Work and pensions secretary attacks system of dealing with minor mental health ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/19/those-signed-off-feeling-depressed-classed-as-incapable-of-work-says-stride
Anxious time for people who receive disability benefits: The Conservatives ought to reveal their new policy as a priority - the detail may affect millions ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/editor/anxious-time-for-people-who-receive-disability-benefits-3028677
Visiting hours extended across Leicestershire hospitals: Families now have a window of 9 hours to visit relatives in community hospitals
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/visiting-hours-extended-across-leicestershire-9241894
DWP will pay £737 a month to people with stress, anxiety or depression: Personal Independence Payment helps with extra costs of living with a health condition or ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/money/dwp-pay-737-month-people-29070459
Mum 'hit over the head with gun' during tragic fatal descent into drug taking: Mum of two Lacie O'Brien had a long history of drug dependency and mental ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/much-loved-huddersfield-mum-hit-29056929
Woman threatened neighbour's children and attacked her own mum: McDevitt has been told it's the last chance saloon for her
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/bipolar-woman-threatened-neighbours-children-9247995
Ulverston man completes 100-mile walk in Chester for Mind in Furness: A 50-year-old man who has suffered from depression and anxiety has faced muddy terrain and ...
nwemail.co.uk/news/24274978.ulverston-man-completes-100-mile-walk-chester-mind-furness/
'Amazing' young man found dead in Devon named: Police were initially called to the scene following reports of concern for welfare of a young man
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/amazing-young-man-found-dead-9246840
'Boring' room at Cygnet Hospital Bierley is transformed: A "boring" room at a mental health hospital in Bradford has been transformed into a place ...
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24279121.boring-room-cygnet-hospital-bierley-transformed/
North Yorkshire Libraries relaunch popular wellbeing bags with new contents: Library visitors across North Yorkshire are being encouraged to take advantage of ...
thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/people/north-yorkshire-libraries-relaunch-popular-wellbeing-bags-with-new-contents-4604938
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Many adults feel their salaries can’t cover all of their living essentials: Adults living alone believe they need an annual income of at least £31 ...
northamptonchron.co.uk/read-this/many-adults-feel-their-salaries-cant-cover-all-of-their-living-essentials-4600117
People urged to apply to be participants in 2,000 Essex deaths inquiry: Applications are now open to be involved in the inquiry which will examine around 2 ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/essex-mental-health-inquiry-2000-9243121
Veteran assaulted drunk girl, her mum and a female police officer: Mark Tween wanted to help a drunk teenage girl but took umbrage when his offer of help was ...
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/liskeard-veteran-ptsd-assaulted-drunk-9245560
Prison staff underestimated inmate's risk to himself before he took his life: A psychiatrist had raised concerns prison was not the right place for Ross ...
mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/hmp-wandsworth-staff-underestimated-risk-29050005
New owners of Ty Ceirios Nursing Home in Pontypool: A Pontypool nursing home has new owners after a successful sale.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24276571.new-owners-ty-ceirios-nursing-home-pontypool/
'I'm completely burned out': Fraserburgh fundraiser ends mission to open mental health rehab centre
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6442708/danny-thain-fraserburgh-ends-fundraising-mission/
Art exhibition in Eastbourne shopping centre viewed by thousands of shoppers: An arts charity, that works with people who have mental health disabilities ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/business/art-exhibition-in-eastbourne-shopping-centre-viewed-by-thousands-of-shoppers-4603495
‘PIP helped me survive depression – benefits changes make me feel like a villain’
inews.co.uk/news/pip-survive-depression-benefits-changes-villain-3017705
Sunderland revealed as 'sick note' capital of North East: Figures published by the NHS have shown that NHS Sunderland has issued more ‘sick notes’ than any other ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24272977.sunderland-revealed-sick-note-capital-north-east/
The condition most people are off work with as DWP plans tougher rules: Rishi Sunak says too many people are taking time off work sick
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/condition-most-people-work-dwp-29035924
The district half an hour from Birmingham where residents are among happiest: Study looked at areas where families live the healthiest and happiest lives
birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/district-half-hour-birmingham-residents-29045064
DWP's PIP rule change in 'benefit cheats' crackdown - how it will affect you: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it is set to overhaul ...
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dwp-change-pip-rules-crackdown-9240577
Over a million could lose DWP PIP payments under new plans: The UK Government is considering stopping Personal Independence Payments (PIP) for more than one ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-pip-payments-could-stopped-9236800
Startling figures reveal number of children with diagnosable mental health condition
lincsonline.co.uk/lincoln/startling-figures-reveal-number-of-children-with-diagnosable-9362652/
Tavistock runner with ADHD completes London Marathon: AN OCCUPATIONAL health worker from Tavistock is celebrating completing the London Marathon in aid of the ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/tavistock-runner-with-adhd-completes-london-marathon-682354
Former Brighton and Hove Albion centre back thought he would never play football again after devastating heart diagnosis
sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/former-brighton-and-hove-albion-centre-back-thought-he-would-never-play-football-again-after-devastating-heart-diagnosis-4601096
New mental health group is being launched in Armthorpe: New mental health group is being launched in Armthorpe this week.
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/health/new-mental-health-group-is-being-launched-in-armthorpe-4599759
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Chester Business School named best in the North of England: Chester Business School has been named the best in the North of England at a prestigious awards ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24269110.chester-business-school-named-best-north-england/
Man with diabetes dies after vital hospital letter sent to wrong GP surgery: 'Diabetics like my brother are being let down and something has to change'
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/tragedy-man-diabetes-dies-after-29031947
DWP crackdown could see millions of people lose benefit payments: Rishi Sunak wants to end "sick note culture"
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-crackdown-could-see-millions-29021837
'A call saved my life the day I was ready to kill myself': Reece said a phonecall from a member of the group brought him back from the edge
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/man-saved-band-brothers-says-9230389
Flojaune Cofer: surprise progressive star in California capital’s mayoral race: The 41-year-old epidemiologist and first-time candidate won last month’s primary ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/21/flojaune-cofer-sacramento-mayor-candidate
Mental health sicknotes to be harder to get as PM tries to cut £69bn benefits bill
inews.co.uk/news/politics/mental-health-sicknotes-sunak-3014177
Here's what a Children of the 90s visit involves: The study is looking for more participants to book in their Focus @30 clinic sessions before it ends in July
bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/heres-what-children-90s-involves-9230201
Mental health campaigners blame system for Costessey deaths: Frontline police staff should not be blamed for the deaths of a Costessey family ...
edp24.co.uk/news/24267050.mental-health-campaigners-blame-system-costessey-deaths/
Five new DWP benefit changes announced by Rishi Sunak and what they mean for you: The Prime Minister wants to introduce changes to Universal Credit and Personal ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/five-new-dwp-benefit-changes-29028915
There were signs he was struggling but he'd always say 'I'm alright': Edge Hill University student Nina Smith found out her brother Will had died two weeks ...
lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/were-signs-struggling-hed-always-29024100
Vulnerable patient was not checked regularly enough hours before she died, inquest was told
newarkadvertiser.co.uk/news/vulnerable-patient-was-not-checked-regularly-enough-hours-be-9362532/
Number of GP practices drops in 12 out of 14 health boards in Scotland, new figures show
news.stv.tv/scotland/number-of-gp-practices-drops-in-12-out-of-14-health-boards-in-scotland-new-figures-show
Rishi Sunak announces major changes to DWP and benefits system: He said it was about “eligibility, about who should be entitled to support and what kind of ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/rishi-sunak-announces-major-changes-29024612
Rishi Sunak plans sick note review in push to tackle British inactivity: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is planning to review the UK’s sick note system ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-19-rishi-sunak-plans-sick-note-review-in-push-to-tackle-british-inactivity/
‘Mental health patients are dying as inquiry officials twiddle their thumbs’: The UK’s largest-ever investigation into mental health services moves to the next ...
inews.co.uk/news/health/essex-mental-health-patients-dying-inquiry-officials-delays-3015644
Heartbroken Glenys Shelton died in sea at Hunstanton beach: A 69-year-old woman who was found dead on Hunstanton beach suffered a severe mental health decline ...
edp24.co.uk/news/24266034.heartbroken-glenys-shelton-died-sea-hunstanton-beach/
Calm Coffee wellbeing hub opens in Chester city centre: CALM Coffee, a new wellbeing hub supporting mental and emotional health, has opened its doors.
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24261092.calm-coffee-wellbeing-hub-opens-chester-city-centre/
Thousands of DWP PIP claimants could be owed £12,000: The DWP is currently reviewing PIP claims after a rule change in 2019 and thousands of claimants could be ...
devonlive.com/news/cost-of-living/dwp-pip-claimants-could-owed-9231742
PIP payment to be overhauled as Sunak shakes up the benefits system: Rishi Sunak has announced a major review of how Britain's disability benefits system ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/pip-payment-to-be-overhauled-as-sunak-shakes-up-the-benefits-system-3014604
London's bad health revealed: Third of Londoners get 4 to 6 hours sleep: A major survey finds people in the capital are more likely to call in sick due to ...
standard.co.uk/news/health/london-health-survey-nuffield-poor-sleep-exercise-b1152031.html
Paranoid schizophrenic found guilty of manslaughter of his father: A jury cleared the 29-year-old of the more serious charge of murder
nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/paranoid-schizophrenic-rudi-marriott-found-9235804
Five DWP benefit changes coming in and what they mean for you: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to bring in a number of changes to the benefits system - here is ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/five-dwp-benefit-changes-what-29030743
The wellbeing economy: does Scotland need a ‘well by’ date?: Recent years have seen a growing interest in the idea of a wellbeing economy. This is great ...
heraldscotland.com/opinion/24261546.wellbeing-economy-scotland-need-well-by-date/
Teens tackle Colchester Zoo 10k Stampede run for charity: Four teenagers are taking on the 10K Stampede run at Colchester Zoo to battle exam stress and to raise ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/24263386.teens-tackle-colchester-zoo-10k-stampede-run-charity/
MP says 'mental health problems in area' have grown since Covid: COLUMN BY STROUD MP Siobhan Baillie
stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/24261560.mp-says-mental-health-problems-area-grown-since-covid/
Councils in Northamptonshire see sharp rise in homeschooling over the last decade
daventryexpress.co.uk/education/councils-in-northamptonshire-see-sharp-rise-in-homeschooling-over-the-last-decade-4593933
BBC Breakfast star Naga says 'sorry' after viewers brand interview 'shameful': Mr Stride, a Tory MP who is in charge of the Department for Work and Pensions ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/bbc-breakfast-star-naga-munchetty-29023462
Man detained under mental health act after GBH incident: A BARROW man with a history of violent crime who stabbed his victim twice in the leg will be detained ...
nwemail.co.uk/news/24261939.aaron-webb-detained-mental-health-act-indefinitely/
Adam Peaty: ‘Faith got me out of depression struggle and back in the pool’: For a number of years, Peaty's swimming career was thrown into doubt after a ...
news.stv.tv/sport/adam-peaty-faith-got-me-out-of-depression-struggle-and-back-in-the-pool
Tik Tok star Kyle Marisa Roth suddenly dies as family shares emotional message: The star passed away last week.
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/tik-tok-star-kyle-marisa-32593668
House to become care home for children despite concerns over noise: Heartlands Group Ltd has been granted temporary permission to change the use of 18 Onslow ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/go-ahead-convert-house-care-9232604
London pubs giving away Beavertown crisps for mental health: London pubs will give out free crisps throughout April to help people open up about their mental ...
yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/24257108.london-pubs-giving-away-beavertown-crisps-mental-health/
Inquest opened into the death of businessman Adrian Venni: An inquest into the death of disqualified plant hire boss Adrian Venni has been opened at Norfolk ...
edp24.co.uk/news/24263301.inquest-opened-death-businessman-adrian-venni/
Otley Men's Group has relaunched this week: A PEER support group for men who experience poor mental health and loneliness has relaunched in Otley this week.
ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/24261833.otley-mens-group-relaunched-week/
Middlesbrough: Live Well Centre relocation to Cleveland Centre: Two shop units in Middlesbrough’s Cleveland Centre are set to be developed into a health hub ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24261353.middlesbrough-live-well-centre-relocation-cleveland-centre/
Bedford footie fan sheds FIVE stone thanks to MAN V FAT football weight loss scheme
bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/people/bedford-footie-fan-sheds-five-stone-thanks-to-man-v-fat-football-weight-loss-scheme-4596739
‘Doctors and nurses are dying’: Medics plead for help in ‘overstretched’ NHS: The suicide rate among medical professionals is 24 per cent higher than the ...
inews.co.uk/news/doctors-nurses-dying-overstretched-nhs-3012818
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