England

£1.5 billion allocated to NHS in England to increase appointments next year

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£1.5 billion allocated to NHS in England to increase appointments next year

The NHS in England is set to receive a £1.5 billion boost next year in order to provide an additional 2 million appointments, as announced in the Budget. However, Health Secretary Wes Streeting cautioned that this funding will only serve to “arrest the decline” of the struggling health service. The additional funds will be allocated … Read more

The financial crisis jeopardizing special needs education in England.

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The financial crisis jeopardizing special needs education in England.

Laleham Gap school in Kent does not have the typical noisy and bustling atmosphere of most schools in the UK. Headteacher Les Milton explains that this is because the students at his school, who have autism and communication needs, are highly sensitive to noise, touch, and light. “The building is designed with sound-absorbing materials, wide … Read more