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MPs reject exemption for small charities from National Insurance hike
ThirdSector has reported that MPs have rejected a bid by peers to exempt small charities from the 1.2 percentage point increase which is due to come into effect in April. Last month, the House of Lords had passed an amendment to the National Insurance Contributions […]
Dr Arun Chopra appointed as CQC’s first Chief Inspector of Mental Health
Dr Arun Chopra has been appointed as the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) first Chief Inspector of Mental Health. The creation of the new role of Chief Inspector of Mental Health recognises the crucial importance of mental health services in supporting people to lead fuller, healthier […]
Mishto Campaign
The charity Roma Support Group (RSG), has created meaningful change in the lives of Roma families for over 25 years. They have been working to develop the first ever, Roma specific, national campaign. The campaign is called Mishto Campaign and it is specifically targeting charities, schools and […]
Sons worst affected by smoking in pregnancy – study
The sons of women who smoke while pregnant experience more long-lasting side effects than their daughters, according to a new study. University of Aberdeen researchers looked at data from 500,000 people across 22 centres in Scotland, England and Wales to assess genetic links. They said […]
