The government has revealed proposals to provide mental health support in schools and colleges. The plans also outline a 4-week waiting time, with ministers keen to enrol a quarter of schools in the new programme in England by 2020. The proposals are part of a government push to improve mental health care across the country. […]
South African Government Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has provided 8 billion Rand to help develop the country’s National Insurance scheme, as part of the nation’s drive towards health reforms. The money is part of a total amount of R113 billion which will cover a range of things including family health care teams, and improvements to […]
Government plans could soon see town halls facing huge compensation payouts if they ban events on health and safety grounds. Teachers, for example, could be given assurances that they wouldn’t be liable for minor mishaps which they experience such as taking their pupils on school trips or helping out at after-hour clubs. Former Conservative Cabinet […]