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Clinically vulnerable ‘thrown to the wolves’ by axing of self-isolation laws

The mother of a clinically extremely vulnerable 11-year-old has said immunocompromised people are being “thrown to the wolves” by Boris Johnson’s plans to axe self-isolation laws. The Prime Minister will brief ministers on his vision for the future ...

21 Feb 2022 at 13:55

Clinically vulnerable ‘must not be left behind’ after easing of Covid measures

Clinically vulnerable people say the Government should not “leave millions of people behind” as plan B measures are relaxed across England. Mandatory face coverings in shops and on public transport, the use of Covid passes at venues like ...

27 Jan 2022 at 16:55

Clinically vulnerable and carers ‘left out’ of plan to end self-isolation laws

The mother of a clinically vulnerable 23-year-old has described feeling “left out of the conversation” over the removal of self-isolation laws in England. Boris Johnson said laws requiring people with Covid-19 to self-isolate will be ...

10 Feb 2022 at 01:26

Nearly 16,000 children to be exposed to domestic abuse over Christmas – charity

Nearly 16,000 children will be victims of domestic abuse over the Christmas fortnight alone, according to charity Early Intervention Foundation (EIF). The not-for-profit, which advocates for effective early intervention to improve ...

23 Dec 2021 at 07:53

1.6m care home residents, staff and housebound first in line for Covid booster

Hundreds of thousands of care home residents, staff and housebound people in England will receive their autumn coronavirus vaccine booster from Monday, with millions more people in line in the coming weeks. Health teams will ...

03 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Free boat trips scheme for community groups to return

Free community cruises for vulnerable communities are set to return for a second year to allow people to “experience a slower pace of life on the water” and “connect with others”. Eco-friendly boat hire company GoBoat UK, ...

26 Sept 2022 at 14:37

Derry News

Millions in funding for vulnerable communities

Over a million pounds in funding has been awarded to community groups across Derry to "divert young people away from the threat of paramilitary recruitment." The International Fund for Ireland is granting the money to ...

12 May 2023 at 17:33

Social housing residents’ vulnerabilities too often missed, says ombudsman

Grief and financial distress must be considered among factors that can make a social housing resident vulnerable, according to a new report calling for a Royal Commission with the aim of forming a long-term plan for ...

23 Jan 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Housing association fined £100,000 after woman in care choked on marshmallow

A housing association has been fined £100,000 for health and safety failings which led to the death of a vulnerable 64-year-old woman in its care. Shirley Breeze choked after her support worker gave her a ...

09 Feb 2023 at 17:02

West Donegal

People asked to be prepared for power cuts in Glenties Municipal District area

People are being urged to be prepared for power outages in the Glenties Municipal District, this evening. Power was off for a short period in an area outside Falcarragh earlier today. Independent ...

26 Dec 2023 at 17:33

Whats On

Discourse in Rathmullan House hopes to help you read between the lines

What does it mean to bear witness in Irish literature to histories of The State? And how can writers light dark corners, particularly in relation to the lives of vulnerable women and children? ...

16 Jul 2022 at 17:33

Teenage girl left ‘terrified’ by British Gas agents who broke into home

A 14-year-old girl was left “terrified” when British Gas agents broke into her home to install prepayment meters. Ofgem has launched an investigation into British Gas following reports the ...

02 Feb 2023 at 16:06

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