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Chicago-area retiree opens her home to migrants — ‘new family members’ — stuck at police stations

Elaine Pierce, an Oak Park resident with terminal cancer, opened her bungalow to families in early August. Advocates say she’s an example of the resolve needed to turn the migrant crisis into an opportunity.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fatima Whitbread supporting new fostering campaign, as research finds ‘misconceptions put people off’

The Olympic legend wants to help tackle misleading assumptions around fostering.

The Independent UK

Tasered gran's children edge closer to seeing cop video

Clare Nowland's children are fighting to view body-worn video of her tasering by a NSW police officer despite "strident" attempts to block their access.

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Consider fostering, urge Sissay and Whitbread as ‘misconceptions put people off’

A new recruitment campaign has been launched as research suggested some felt being single or disabled were automatic barriers to fostering.

The Independent UK

Judy Routledge obituary

Other lives: Nurse, secretary to the Queen’s physician and GP practice manager with a love of literature

The Guardian - UK

Women and children among worst affected by pandemic, inquiry told

A variety of groups gave their opening statements to the Scottish Covid Inquiry on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf unveils plans for payment to support young people leaving care

YOUNG people leaving care will receive a one-off payment of £2000 to support them to move into independent living, under Scottish Government…

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Congress can take steps to help avert a shortage of family doctors

Thousands of family physicians left the workforce in 2022. Congress can help avert the shortage, especially in underserved communities, by investing in federal programs such as the National Health Service Corps and teaching health centers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Care home residents like ‘exhibits’ due to Covid visiting rules, inquiry told

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry began in Edinburgh on Tuesday where lawyers gave opening statements on behalf of core participants.

The Independent UK

Few transplant surgeons are Black. Giving medical students a rare peek at organ donation may help

A novel program in Tennessee aims to interest more Black and other minority medical students in organ transplants, to help ease troubling disparities

The Independent UK

Italian government to change rules after doctors fined for Covid overtime

Health minister’s pledge follows intervention by president over €37,000 in penalties issued to three medics at Bari hospital

The Guardian - UK

A dementia pen pal group is helping care home residents ‘relive childhoods’

The partnership sees care home residents and primary school children do arts and crafts together, among other activities.

The Independent UK

Home Office slammed for 'reprehensible' plan to use MRI to age assess asylum seekers

THE Scottish Government has hit out at the Home Office for using children as “pawns” over plans to use MRI scanners to determine the age of…

The National (Scotland)

Angus Robertson criticises 'intolerable' lack of childcare in Scottish Parliament

ANGUS Robertson has criticised the Scottish Parliament’s lack of available childcare as “intolerable” and called for better provisions to be…

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T.N. government to hold periodic reviews of eligibility under Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam

TN govt announces schedule for reviewing Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam eligibility; total beneficiaries at 1.05 crore; auto-renewal setup to ensure beneficiaries.

The Guardian - UK

The perils of putting off fatherhood: why it poses risks to children’s physical and mental health

Men have biological clocks too. Fertility drops with age, and the likelihood of offspring having conditions such as autism, schizophrenia and leukaemia rises

Evening Standard

Urgent plea for London blood donors not to cancel appointments as NHS admit stocks 'lower than we would like'

Officials urge anyone who has registered but not donated to come forward

The Hindu

COVID-19 fatality numbers swell by 25,000 after verification by Revenue Dept. panel

Although the State Health Department’s official COVID-19 death toll stands at 40,317, as many as 65,317 families have been paid COVID death compensation by the Directorate of Social Security and Pensions (DSSP), under the Revenue Department, till March this year.

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The Independent UK

‘Cutbacks in home care amid rising costs leaving family carers overwhelmed’

Providers are facing increased running costs which have led to higher rates for those receiving care, the Care Quality Commission said.

The Conversation

Childcare reform: education is the responsibility of the state – care of young children should be too

Parents face eye-watering costs for childcare in the UK. A part-time nursery place for a child under two sets parents in Britain back, on average, £7,134 a year.

The Independent UK

Nursing watchdog failing to investigate thousands of complaints amid concerns rogue staff going unchecked

Exclusive: Former Victims’ Commissioner Dame Vera Baird KC says ‘enormous’ backlog is ‘worryingly high’ and called for urgent action

The Hindu

India’s growing ageing crisis in 10 charts: Why elderly women are more vulnerable than older men | Data

India will soon approach a critical juncture where the proportion of elderly will peak, placing an overwhelming strain on the working populace. Women, who generally outlive men, are at the centre of this crisis.

AAP

Aussies waiting longer for and having fewer children

Australians are taking longer to leave the family home, get married and gain financial independence, trends reflected in falling birth rates for younger people.

The Conversation

Make new friends and become a role model: why you should consider volunteering if you're in your 20s or 30s

If you’re aged between 25 and 34, you’re part of the age group least likely to take part in volunteering.

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Political support but government uncertainty for pay equity

Delayed pay equity settlement is facing the expiry of the act giving temporary pay relief to care workers

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