Popular BBC TV Presenter and arguably the nation’s favourite party host, Graham Norton, has issued a rallying cry – urging everyone to Party for Parkinson’s this summer. Familiar with glitzy nightlife and besquinned party gear, Graham is channelling his love of social occasions into backing a new campaign aimed at helping people with Parkinson’s by [...]
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Graham Norton invites the nation to Party for Parkinson’s for The Queen’s Jubilee
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Domestic abuse campaign – Speak out today
A campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse is being launched by Thames Valley Police in partnership with Domestic Abuse Co-ordinators and Crimestoppers on 14 May 2012. The aim of the campaign is to increase awareness and promote early intervention in an attempt to break the cycle of abuse. Reports of domestic abuse incidents average [...]
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Supporting Adoptive Families
Adoption UK is a national charity that has worked with and on behalf of adoptive parents, prospective adopters and foster carers for over 40 years. In recent years, three major acts of parliament – Adoption and Children’s Act 2002, Civil Partnership Act 2004 and the Equality Act 2006 – have reflected changes in [...]
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Put yourself in the Picture: Fostering with West Sussex County Council
“It’s so satisfying to know that something you have done has made a real difference to a child’s life. There’s nothing quite like it” West Sussex has over 400 foster carers but is always looking for more people to provide a warm and nurturing family environment for those children in need. Could you make the [...]
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Children in need of forever families
We need people from all over the UK who can welcome children into their lives and offer a loving, stable and safe family. North Somerset Council has seen a rise in the number of children who need adoptive parents outside of the area, so we’d like to hear from you, whatever your location. Here are [...]
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Every 22 minutes across the UK, a child needs a foster carer
There is ever increasing pressure on the care system to find the most appropriate homes for these children so that they can have the best possible chance of a positive future. Foster carers who have the skills to work with, encourage and aid the development of a child are often the best people to care [...]
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Outdated convictions can at last be wiped
The Protection of Freedom Act, which among other things enables men to wipe away their criminal records of acts which are now consensual, has received Royal Assent. The Act was promised by David Cameron in 2010 before the last election and by February 2011 it was ready to be presented to Parliament. The Act clears [...]
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Pink Sofa present charity ball for Breast Cancer Care
Three of the top UK lesbian brands have joined forces to raise money for Breast Cancer Care with a luxury 5 star May Ball at the Radisson Hotel, Bloomsbury Street, London on Saturday May 26th. pinksofa.com, currently g3s ‘Dating Site of the Year 2012’ and Elaine McKenzie’s Glass Bar and popular lesbian night Flaunt, decided [...]
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Rise in UK shigella infections prompts advice for men who have sex with men
An increase in cases of dysentery caused by shigella infection has been identified among men who have sex with men (MSM) across the UK, according to preliminary findings from a Health Protection Agency (HPA) investigation published today (Friday) in Eurosurveillance. Following two outbreaks of shigella infection among MSM in Greater Manchester and London last year, [...]
Equal Marriage a Step Closer
A consultation on how to lift the ban on same-sex couples marrying in a civil ceremony was launched by the government today. Current legislation allows same-sex couples to enter into a civil partnership, but not civil marriage. Today’s consultation will look at how to remove this barrier and bring about equal civil marriage. The Consortium [...]
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