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Hate crime rising
News relating to hate crime, with a recorded rise in all types of hate crime, and a government review of the legislation.
read moreWildlife and environment news
Cornwall Wildlife Trust has published a report showing the decline in wildlife in Cornwall, and hopes for improvements with the new Agriculture Bill, plus news from Surfers Against Sewage.
read moreUtilities Priority Services register
Find out more about Priority Services Registers, to ensure that vulunerable customers receive appropriate support from utilities companies in the event of power failures, and at other times.
read moreUniversal Credit roll-out delayed
The roll-out of Universal Credit will be delayed by at least 9 months, according to leaked documents, and changes to transfer arrangements are also proposed.
read moreCQC annual report
The Care Quality Commissison has published their review of adult social care and health services for the year 2017-18.
read moreWinners of digital healthcare funding
The winners of £17m of digital healthcare innovation funding have been announced, and the opportunity to win some for yourself is now open.
read moreUseful information and guidance
A variety of useful information, toolkits and guidance, including from the Charity Commission, about dualling the A30, filling in application forms, and tech solutions for managing your data or campaigns.
read moreMore health news
Further health-related updates, including carers facing fines, disabled people fearing being seen as too active, mental health service maps, and National Burn Injury Awareness Day on 17 October.
read moreSuicides Minister appointed
New help to reduce suicides, and help school-children with mental health problems, announced on World Mental Health Awareness Day on Wednesday.
read moreProstate cancer treatment takes a step forward
A new machine has been installed at Treliske, paid for by the Chestnut Appeal, to improve accuracy in diagnosing prostate cancer.
read moreHave your say on Cornwall Council’s budget
Have your say on Cornwall Council’s proposed budget for 2019-2020.
read moreHealth news update
Find out more about the human rights of disabled people, disabled women’s health inequalities, inadequate diabetic treatment in hospital, and the not-so-healthy glass of wine a day.
read moreClimate Change impact report
The UN’s Climate Change impact report has been published, discussing the effect a global temperature rise of half, or 1 degree could have on the earth.
read moreDevon, Cornwall and Dorset police merger called off
The merger of Devon and Cornwall Police with Dorset Police appears to have been called off.
read moreGB Green Week 15-19 October
GB Green Week, taking place next week, is a celebration of ‘clean growth’, and community action.
read moreAntidepressant withdrawal – new report
A new report has shown a wider incidence of withdrawal symptoms from anti-depressants than previously realised.
read moreGreen Spaces makeover from Cornwall Council
Making Space for Nature, a Cornwall Council project bringing life to neglected public spaces in towns across Cornwall.
read moreParkinson’s, dementia and stroke risk to women
50% of women aged 45 will have dementia, Parkinson’s disease or a stroke in later life, according to new research, and around 1/3 of men of 45.
read moreCommunity Hospitals’ future
The report on the future of community hospitals in St Ives, Saltash and Fowey suggests decisions on their future may not be made until spring 2020.
read moreEasy dressing range at Marks and Spencer
M&S has launched an ‘easy dressing’ range of clothing, for children and young people with disabilities.
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