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How I found my next of kin: ‘Over a cup of tea at a kitchen table we all agreed’

Like many millions, Tina Cartwright lives far from her family of origin. But as a medical receptionist, she has seen the toll this can take when things go wrong

The Guardian - AU

Calls to increase ‘uniquely Scottish’ benefit for more than 300,000 children

THE families of more than 300,000 under-16s are benefitting from the Scottish Child Payment, as calls are made for the payment to be increased.

The National (Scotland)

Foreign care workers invited to UK ‘exploited on grand scale’, says union

Some of those asked to help fill skills gap say they have been effectively paid as little as £5 an hour and charged unexpected fees

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Urgent action needed to combat impact of climate change on healthy ageing: study

Researchers are calling for climate resilient age-friendly cities.

The Independent UK

Successive Australian generations suffering worse mental health than the one before, study shows

New study finds cohort born in 90s worse off compared with older generations at similar ages

The Guardian - AU

Matt Hancock ‘knew lockdown tiers would not work’, Covid inquiry hears

Former health secretary’s evidence to the probe revealed he was “despair” about the measures which saw pubs, restaurants and bars closed

The Independent UK

Winter Survival Appeal: 'I didn’t know there was help like Buttle ...it was like a huge weight off my shoulders'

Buttle, which provides vital support for vulnerable children, is among the charities being supported by our appeal

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Relationship therapist reveals 6 small things happy couples do, and #3 is more important than you might think

These are the top six things happy couples do, according to a relationship expert. We delve into her advice for keeping your partnership strong.

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Fall in GP vacancies linked to funding for other roles, survey suggests

There has been an increase in other multi-disciplinary roles at surgeries after the introduction of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme.

The Independent UK

'Government cares more about pubs and shops': Early years organisations feel left out in autumn statement

The sector warns an increase in national living wage will contribute to the rising costs for early years providers

Evening Standard

Curbs on migrant workers would be ‘dangerous’ for social care, warns government adviser

Proposals to stop workers bringing dependants should be halted unless jobs are made more appealing to Britons, expert says

The Guardian - UK

‘Many care homes wouldn’t be here without foreign workers:’ fears over Tories’ plans to limit immigration

Proposed policies restricting numbers and rights of foreign health workers create alarm among care home operators

The Guardian - UK

Helpline for the elderly is more important than ever, Dame Esther Rantzen says

The Silver Line is a free, confidential telephone service run by Age UK, providing friendship, chat and support for older people.

The Independent UK

Elderly South Asian people ‘more likely to live in poor health, poverty and housing’

Exclusive: More than a quarter of households headed by someone aged 50 or above from a Bangladeshi or Pakistani background are living in poverty compared with white peers

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Long-Term Care Insurance: 10 Things You Should Know

A brief explainer on the most important things to know about long-term care insurance.

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Growing number of nurses experiencing suicidal thoughts, RCN says

The Royal College of Nursing has now commissioned research into the issue and is calling on the Government for more investment in support services.

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35 Embarrassing Instagram Vs. Reality Pics Of People Trying To Hide Their Age

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‘People didn’t realise a funeral could be so beautiful’: Poland finds a new way to celebrate life – and death

More and more Poles are turning away from traditional funeral rites. But what can replace them? Enter the Institute for the Good Death, grief doulas, ‘death cafes’ and music by Whitney Houston

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Jonathan Van-Tam’s family ‘threatened with having throats cut’, Covid inquiry hears

Former deputy chief medical officer said police advised them to move out of their home at one point during pandemic

The Hindu

Health Department sets goal to make Karnataka anaemia-free by 2025

Bringing health services to the doorsteps of people in Karnataka is the goal of the Congress government, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland)

Almost one in five care homes close in past decade, figures show

Almost one in five care homes in Scotland has closed its doors in the past decade while the number of residents has fallen by just 6 per cent, new…

The Hindu

‘Brahmins only’ crematorium in Odisha | Activists, political leaders demand the casteist practice be put to rest

A civic body in Odisha has drawn flak for operating a crematorium in which bodies of only Brahmins are cremated. The 155-year-old Kendrapara Municipality, the oldest civic body in the eastern State, has even put up a ‘Brahmin crematorium’ signage at the entrance of the burning ghat at Hazaribagicha locality…

The Guardian - UK

Disabled people must work from home to do ‘their duty’, says UK minister

People with mobility and mental health problems should work from home or lose benefits under new policy

The Independent UK

Sunak to cut benefits for long-term sick unless they seek to work from home

Prime minister to tell people on universal credit to find jobs they can do from home or face benefit cut of £4,680

The Hindu

S.S. Badrinath, founder of Chennai’s Sankara Nethralaya passes away

S.S. Badrinath, founder of Sankara Nethralaya, and eminent vitreoretinal surgeon, passed away on November 21.

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