Tens of thousands of Britain’s most disadvantaged young people are being excluded from the government’s training and employment scheme, the Youth Contract, aimed at curbing youth joblessness, according to Barnardo’s.
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A series of "appalling" examples of poor care, including allegations that patients have been left in pain and without food and water, are highlighted in a report compiled by the charity the Patients Association.
Age Scotland has said the entitlement age for free bus travel should be increased from 60 to 65, to allow the savings to be spent on local schemes, such as tailored transport for elderly people in rural areas.
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Homelessness could increase and more people could turn to loan sharks if welfare reforms go ahead, Community Housing Cymru has said as it launches a campaign to warn people of impending changes to the benefits system.
