Camilla brings festive cheer to children’s hospice The Queen met youngsters at Children’s Hospice South West’s Charlton Farm on the outskirts of Bristol. Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2023
PCPNDT violations: Only 100 cases filed in last 21 years Despite the State struggling to arrest a steady decline in the child sex ratio from 958 in 2011-2013 to 916 in 2018-2020 (for every 1,000 males as per SRS data), Karnataka’s Health Department has booked only 100 violation cases of Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Regulation and Prevention of Misuse)… The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023
The happiest country in Europe revealed Eurostat says that in past year ‘EU citizens tended to be quite satisfied with their life in general’ The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023
Scientists may know why many mothers and children have birthdays in same month Overall, the researchers said, there were 4.6% more births than expected where the mother and child shared the same birth month. The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023
The late Queen 'overstayed' on her visit to St. Andrews for William's graduation We doubt anyone minded too much Marie Claire · Dec 13, 2023
Falling local birth rate could force north London maternity services to close Maternity services at the Royal Free and the Whittington could be shut under NHS plans Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2023
The happiest country in Europe revealed Eurostat says that in past year ‘EU citizens tended to be quite satisfied with their life in general’ The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023
Baby killer Lucy Letby stripped of nursing credentials after panel orders she be struck off from register Former nurse was sentenced to 14 whole-life orders for murder of seven babies in neonatal unit Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2023
Satisfaction with Scotland's key public services declines ONLY two out of five adults are satisfied with the quality of Scotland’s three main public services, a new survey has found. The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2023
The happiest country in Europe revealed Eurostat says that in past year ‘EU citizens tended to be quite satisfied with their life in general’ The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023
My youth has all but faded. But my three-quarter-life crisis is filled with fascinating revelations and boundless joys As someone fortunate to be on the cusp of a seventh decade, it’s not often I sense the icy spectre of mortality. But posterity, familial and cultural, really matters now The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2023
Alternative funerals: the company who can throw you a party instead of a wake Funerals don't all have to be dour, as Shane MacGowan's last Friday showed, and a company in West London is offering alternatives Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2023
‘Don’t get sick. It’s too expensive’: medical debt is putting more Americans in financial crisis Although both leading presidential candidates have discussed healthcare, neither has directly tackled its biggest issue The Guardian - US · Dec 11, 2023
The happiest country in Europe revealed Eurostat says that in past year ‘EU citizens tended to be quite satisfied with their life in general’ The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2023 Top doctors warn A&E crisis is making patients sicker as corridor care becomes routine Exclusive: Dr Vicky Price says risks to patients will only worsen this winter with one elderly man dying after 40-hour A&E wait
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023 Cleverly’s clampdown will be a knockout blow to a crumbling care system Letters: Dominic Carter says the new rules that aim to ban dependants of foreign workers show that the government doesn’t care. Plus letters from Andrew Hillier and Roy Grimwood
Salon · Dec 10, 2023 Putting progressive values to practice Philanthropic leaders share lessons for progressives to maximize their giving
The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023 Upgrading to ‘able state’ Recognize roles, impact, and be mindful of others. We all have innate capabilities, but external influences & attitudes can limit us. Pursuit of material needs can trap us in helplessness. Activate potential and be proactive, positive, and purposeful. Small actions can have a big impact. Reflect on these states &…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2023 NHS apologises for sending wrong body for family cremation Health board launches investigation after family forced to hold second funeral service after hospital in Cwmbran, south Wales, told them of its mistake
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2023 The happiest country in Europe revealed Eurostat says that in past year ‘EU citizens tended to be quite satisfied with their life in general’
GoodToKnow · Dec 8, 2023 Prince Harry reveals heartbreaking reason why Archie and Lilibet ‘cannot feel at home’ in the UK The Duke of Sussex's statement was read out in court
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023 Women giving birth at under fire maternity unit left alone with unsupervised workers, NHS watchdog finds A woman who suffered a still birth was forced to wait at home due to delays in induction of labour at short staffed unit
Kiplinger · Dec 8, 2023 Hospice Is Often Misunderstood: What Is It, and Who Is It For? Many of us neglect end-of-life preparations until we’re forced to make difficult decisions in the moment. How can hospice care fit into that planning?
The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023 Canada to double cost-of-living financial requirement for international students from Jan 1: Immigration minister Ottawa to double cost-of-living req. for int'l students Jan 1. India top origin country for study permit holders in 2022. Miller: financial req. not kept up w/cost of living, students arrive w/inadequate funds. Changes incl. 20,635$ req., yearly LICO adjustment, 30hr/wk work limit. Miller: gov't to limit visas to ensure…
International Business Times UK · Dec 7, 2023 Kate Middleton Reveals 'Nerve-Wracking' Hospital Visits For Her Children The Princess of Wales said she has taken her children to the hospital for various reasons during a visit to Evelina London children's hospital.