Ambulance workers' mental health hit hardest

A survey of 4,000 staff across police, fire and ambulance services has laid bare the scale of poor mental health among emergency responders.

£500m confirmed for mental health recovery plan

Patients will benefit from expanded mental health services backed by £500 million, as part of the government’s Mental Health Recovery Action Plan.

£43m of investment needed for youth addiction services

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling for £43 million of investment into youth addiction services to prevent lifelong addiction.

Social care needs a ‘1948 moment’, says LGA

The LGA has said that immediate action is needed on social care as part of a new long-term plan in the spirit of the post-war reforms.

‘Unique partnership’ agreed by Greater Manchester leaders

Greater Manchester’s leaders have agreed a unique new partnership to provide good quality homes that meets local needs.

Frontline funding for public health teams needed

Greater frontline funding for local public health teams is essential if we are to build back fairer from the devastating coronavirus pandemic.

New measures to help seaside resorts reopen this Summer

Robert Jenrick has revealed new measures to support a safe and successful reopening of high streets and seaside resorts ahead of 'a great summer'.

£100 million to support recovery of leisure centres

£100 million has now been allocated to 266 local authorities to support the recovery of publicly-owned leisure centres and gyms.

Social care leaders call for social care system fix

The social care sector has united in a joint call on ministers to break their silence on the future of social care.

Government must learn from past failures in data handling

The government must learn from past failures in data handling if it is to overcome the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, say MPs.

Coronavirus pandemic 'biggest issue for voters'

A survey has found that coronavirus will be the most important issue to people as they cast their vote in the upcoming local elections.

Councils given funding to jeep vulnerable well-fed

Families will receive a boost of over £50 million this Easter, with councils given additional funding to keep vulnerable children warm and well-fed.

New investment in air quality monitoring in London

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced new investment in air quality monitoring worth almost £1.5 million.

Homeless to be prioritised for coronavirus vaccine

The JCVI has advised the government to prioritise people experiencing homelessness, including those sleeping rough, for the coronavirus vaccine.

Growth in London’s cycle network continues

Sadiq Khan has announced that construction work will begin on four major new cycling infrastructure projects across the capital this month.

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