Families are being left without support after a suicide – and it’s causing more deaths
Those bereaved by suicide have a 65 per cent increased risk of taking their own lives. So why is there not more funding for support after tragedy strikes?
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UK Government urged to end secrecy and respect freedom of information
More than 100 journalists, politicians, celebrities and campaigners are among the signatories of an open letter calling for the UK
Cost of Sepa cyber attack doubles to £5.5m
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has revealed that the cost to taxpayers of a cyber attack that paralysed the
Thousands of disabled people left in unsuitable housing
Hayden* says he is exhausted. Since 2019, he’s been fighting to get a ramp installed to enter his home.
‘I can change my life’: young people with parents in addiction speak out
The Ferret’s From The Margins project works with citizen journalists who have lived experience of overlapping issues including homelessness,
Peter’s Story: ‘It’s not plain sailing…but my life has changed’
The Ferret’s From The Margins project works with citizen journalists who have lived experience of overlapping issues including homelessness,
Mental health services failing people using alcohol and drugs
People who use drugs and alcohol are being denied proper support to deal with their mental health problems, The Ferret’
Tam’s story: ‘Lives can change when people get the right support’
In the Ferret’s From The Margins project, reporter Karin Goodwin works with citizen journalists who have lived experience of
From the margins: escaping the cycle of addiction, homelessness and trauma
Michael dials the number for the alcohol and drug crisis centre and holds the phone to his ear. It’s
Drugs minister ‘deeply sorry’ for those ‘let down’ by addiction services
Scotland’s Minister for Drugs Policy has admitted people are still being “let down” by addiction services and said she
SPA rejects calls for independent COP26 policing inquiry
The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) has rejected calls for an independent inquiry into policing over the course of COP26. The
Claim there’s a deadline for European Health Insurance Cards is False
Since Brexit came into effect, there have been many changes to rules and entitlements for British people travelling to Europe.
Edinburgh students first in Scotland to boycott fossil fuel recruitment
Students at Edinburgh University have become the first in Scotland to vote to boycott all oil, gas and mining industry