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Balcony likely to blame for hospital's fungal outbreak

The likely cause of a fungal infection outbreak that killed two hospital patients has been revealed as another remains in hospital, months after diagnosis.

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Sex assault victim dies by euthanasia after lengthy court battle with parents

Noelia Castillo, 25, was left a paraplegic after an earlier suicide attempt

The Independent UK

When family ties become a dreadful burden

Letters: Readers respond to an article on having to care for parents if you had a complicated relationship with them

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As her kidneys fail and time runs short, this activist fights to decriminalize euthanasia in Mexico

After more than a decade living with chronic kidney failure, Mexican activist Samara Martínez has turned her personal struggle into a campaign to decriminalize euthanasia

The Independent UK

Doctors waiting on asylum decisions can work in NHS as Home Office lifts ban

Rule change follows high court challenge brought by two doctors prevented from working in specialist fields

The Guardian - UK

Sarah Mullally: the ‘solid, stable’ pick to steady Anglican ship as archbishop of Canterbury

Mullally brings unshowy calm and competence to role leading Church of England at a difficult moment

The Guardian - UK

Barcelona Woman Granted Spain's First Euthanasia for Trauma After Brutal Gang Rape

A 25-year-old paraplegic woman in Spain, a survivor of gang rape, has been granted the right to euthanasia, marking a historic application of the country's right-to-die laws.

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Parents of Send pupils without EHCPs are least satisfied with schools, survey in England finds

Only 38% of parents without ECHPs felt teachers in mainstream schools had the tools to deal with special needs

The Guardian - UK

Resident doctors in England to begin six-day strike after rejecting offer in pay dispute

British Medical Association blame government for longest proposed walkout so far, with NHS leaders warning it could cost £300m

The Guardian - UK

Cancer nurse turned archbishop celebrates election as first woman to lead Church of England

Sarah Mullally, a one-time cancer nurse who became a priest at the age of 40, was installed as archbishop of Canterbury

The Independent UK

Nurse was under investigation when she died, inquest hears

Exclusive: A coroner will investigate whether there were any ‘failings’ by the nursing regulator over Amelia Morten-Scott’s death

The Independent UK

Be Well: Medicaid 'spend down' strategy can cover high long-term care costs. But do not go it alone

Many older Americans end up relying on Medicaid for long-term care because Medicare rarely covers daily help like bathing or eating

The Independent UK

More support urged for ASN pupils as specialist teacher numbers drop

The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition has raised concerns.

Evening Standard

How dying patients in palliative care face ‘postcode lottery’ in their final days

Those in end-of-life care facing ‘postcode lottery,’ a report from MPs says

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'Bogus': Indian immigrant Harpreet Kaur exposed as Australian court finds her guilty over fake nursing certificate

An Indian immigrant’s claim that she was tricked into using a fake nursing certificate has been rejected by an Australian court, which found her guilty and described her defence as a string of “outright lies”.

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of care leavers in England ‘locked out’ of work as firms slow to adapt

Survey suggests companies willing to hire care-experienced young people but few have changed recruitment processes

The Times of India

Immigration boost tied to drop in elderly mortality across US cities: Study

Immigration significantly lowers elderly mortality in US cities, a Harvard-led study reveals. An influx of foreign-born healthcare workers, including nurses and aides, boosted caregiving capacity. This expansion helped more seniors age at home, improving health outcomes and reducing deaths. The research highlights immigration as a key solution to caregiving shortages.

The Times of India

Who was Gautham Rajanikanth? Indian-American student missing in Pittsburgh confirmed dead, family launches fundraiser

A tragic end has come to the search for 17-year-old Indian-origin student Gautham Rajanikanth, who had gone missing earlier this week in Pittsburgh.

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House of Lords has ‘signed its own death warrant’ by stalling assisted dying bill, says MP

Kim Leadbeater says people are ‘extremely angry’ at delaying tactics of peers as time runs out to pass bill

Evening Standard

UK deaths at Dignitas at second-highest level in two decades

The latest figures come as a proposed law for England and Wales to legalise assisted dying returns for debate in the House of Lords on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

It’s always been a fight to get children the early years care they deserve. It’s time to fight again

Labour recognises how crucial education is at the start of life, but still the poorest children are missing out, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Evening Standard

New military childcare scheme to close ‘big gap’ between Scotland and England

Beginning in September 2026, the scheme could save armed forces families in Scotland up to £6,000 per child per year in childcare costs.

International Business Times UK

Around 93% of Older US Adults Refuse Care Homes—But Only 21% Can Afford the Care to Make It Happen

Explore the financial and emotional considerations for seniors choosing between home care and care homes.

Evening Standard

Improvements to end-of-life care ‘urgently needed’ across UK, says Gordon Brown

The former prime minister was speaking after a Bill to allow assisted dying in Scotland was voted down by MSPs.

Evening Standard

Final vote on assisted dying Bill is ‘significant moment’ for Holyrood

The Scottish Parliament spent several lengthy sessions last week amending the proposed legislation.

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