#vulnerable-populations

#vulnerable-populations

Proposed budget cuts in San Francisco threaten essential services for vulnerable residents, highlighting a conflict between fiscal constraints and community needs.

Preservation of critical immigrant programs in California's budget but delays and omissions of some key initiatives pose risks for vulnerable groups.

Social Security is closing offices to save costs, raising concerns about impacts on vulnerable populations.

Supported housing in England faces a crisis due to funding cuts, with many providers shutting down and a significant shortfall in available services.

The transition from landlines to digital systems poses risks for vulnerable individuals who rely on traditional phone services.

The new laws allowing direct deductions from benefit overpayments may disproportionately affect the poorest individuals.

The Trump administration reversed a policy allowing less aggressive recoupment of Social Security overpayments, reverting to full withholding of benefits.

The social care market in England is at risk of collapse due to increased taxes and wages, threatening care for vulnerable individuals.

New York City's Adult Protective Services is rejecting a growing number of vulnerability assistance referrals, causing concern among lawmakers.

The Toronto Community Housing food bank connects residents with essential health care services, addressing both hunger and healthcare needs simultaneously.

Senator Addabbo advocates for banning unregulated sweepstakes casinos to protect vulnerable populations from gambling risks in New York.

Winter temperatures are rising, but extreme cold and snow events may be increasing, posing more risks, especially for vulnerable populations.

The number of asylum seeker deaths in Home Office custody rose dramatically in 2024, reflecting systemic neglect.

Half of people with HIV in the U.S. live in areas vulnerable to extreme weather disasters.

Around 350 NYC residents die yearly due to heat-related causes; most are heat-exacerbated deaths. Climate change poses increasing risks, particularly for Black populations. Prepare for heat like other weather emergencies.

Cold weather in London poses significant health risks, especially for vulnerable populations, necessitating a five-day health alert.

Half of people with HIV in the U.S. live in areas vulnerable to extreme weather and climate disasters, according to a new CAP analysis.

Concerns around coercion in assisted dying laws highlight the risks to vulnerable populations, emphasizing the need for stringent safeguards.

Assisted dying legislation poses risks of compelling vulnerable individuals to feel they must choose death due to societal pressures.

The state should focus on protecting life, not facilitating death. It may lead to a cultural shift in perceptions of worth.

Extreme heat in 2023 strained grids, causing deaths mainly for vulnerable populations.

Extreme heat can affect sleep quality, especially for vulnerable groups like low-income families without air conditioning or individuals with underlying health conditions.