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Campaign Launched to Save Music, St George's Hospital Reports Knife Surge, Pharmacies Seek Flexibility Amid Drug Shortages, Mental Health Crisis Fuels Disability Claims, and more...

Mar 12, 2025
A campaign to save the UK's grassroots music scene has launched, aiming to raise £1 million to support young musicians. St George's Hospital sees a surge in knife injuries, leading to a new amnesty scheme. Pharmacies are struggling with drug shortages, impacting patient care sharply. The mental health crisis has fueled a rise in disability claims, highlighting the need for reform. Additionally, alarming statistics reveal a sharp increase in child-on-child sexual abuse cases this year.
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  • The 'Rescue The Roots' campaign aims to raise £1 million to prevent the closure of vital grassroots music projects in the UK.
  • St George's Hospital's knife amnesty scheme successfully surrendered 87 weapons amid a troubling surge of knife injuries, highlighting community intervention efforts.

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Rescue the Roots Campaign for Grassroots Music

A significant initiative called Rescue the Roots has been launched to combat the decline of grassroots music projects in the UK, aiming to raise £1 million, which will be matched by the charity. Recent research indicates that young people may lose access to essential music programs within the next decade due to funding cuts and the cost of living crisis. Currently, 41% of these youth projects are at risk of closure, exacerbated by a trend where one music venue closes in the UK every two weeks. The campaign seeks to support over 18,000 young individuals by 2025, addressing financial challenges faced by emerging artists and youth organizations, with prominent figures like Jordan Stevens advocating for public support in safeguarding UK music's future.

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