Two reports produced today by the Healthcare Commission suggest older people are often denied access to the full range of mental health services available to younger adults and that improvements are needed to adult community specialist mental health services.

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A new website has been created to assist professionals who work with unpaid family carers. The site has been developed by the Princess Royal Trust.

The Trust is the largest provider of comprehensive support services for carers, including a network of 144 independently managed Carers’ Centres and range of services and online resources for young carers. The new website offers specialist information for people working with carers in health, education and social services.

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This report sets out the findings from a survey of the business community on their views of the way regulations are enforced by local councils and fire and rescue services.

The majority of businesses agree that they have been treated fairly, especially in relation to fire safety, animal health, licensing and food safety. There were mixed reactions on health and safety and environmental protection. But the majority found the contact helpful.

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