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Non-binary equality action plan welcomed by LGBT charities

THE Scottish Government has announced a five-year action plan to improve the lives of non-binary people ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2023

Anne Krish obituary

Other lives: Social worker and mediator who helped thousands of families in London and Norfolk

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023

Westminster urged to end Universal Credit age discrimination by young Scots mums

YOUNG Scottish mums have urged political leaders to end age discrimination in Universal Credit ahead of the Autumn Budget.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2023

Generational tensions flare as Japan faces the economic reality of its ageing baby boomers

In 2024, the youngest of Japan’s baby boomers will turn 75. The boomers are called the “bunched” generation in Japan because they were born in a short spurt in the late 1940s, in the aftermath of the end of the second world war.

The Conversation · Nov 15, 2023

Mother whose baby died in prison calls for end to pregnant women being jailed

Aisha Cleary was born at HMP Bronzefield in Surrey in the early hours of September 27 2019, but died at 9.03am that morning.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023

Steps sought to make Kozhikode a ‘city for elderly’

Kozhikode to become 'City for Elderly': T.M. Thomas Isaac suggests utilising skills of elderly for State's development. Mayor Beena Philip, Deputy Mayor C.P. Musafar Ahmed, K.F. George, P.P. Aboobacker, T.P. Dasan, V.K.C. Mammad Koya, Sebastian Paul suggest elderly-friendly places, IT training, elderly-friendly anganwadis, schools. Valedictory event to feature cultural show…

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

Elderly woman moved into ‘red’ ward despite not having Covid, inquiry hears

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry is taking place in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023

Health professionals need to collaborate. Changing how they're taught helps build that skill

When health professionals collaborate rather than operating in silos, everyone benefits – patients, families and the health system at large. This is a fact supported by ample research evidence. The professionals reap the benefits, too: staff satisfaction and retention are improved through collaboration.

The Conversation · Nov 14, 2023

Poverty harder to bear for women and children, French report claims

Poverty is getting worse in France and women and children are suffering the most, the Secours Catholique warned in its annual report.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 14, 2023

Government plans to cut NHS waiting list ‘difficult to achieve’ – health leaders

A poll of NHS trust managers and chief executives found that fewer than half think the quality of patient care on offer in the health service is high.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023