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Social care volunteers ‘must not be used to overlook workforce issues’

The NHS volunteer programme is being expanded into social care but sector leaders said long-term staffing issues must be addressed.

The Independent UK

Perthshire councillor says village GP surgery to close with “zero” community engagement

Invergowrie Medical Practice will cease operations on June 16

Daily Record

Social care volunteer plans ‘a drop in the ocean compared to what is needed’

Health Secretary Steve Barclay said volunteers would be an addition rather than a replacement for trained carers.

The Independent UK

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'Nurses are leaving for Tesco' - Care expert joins GP in stark warning about undervaluing care workers amid staffing crisis

Dr Benjamin Ajibade has highlighted the need to do more to retain vital nurses and carers

Chronicle Live

Using the private sector to bring down NHS waiting lists is 'only a short-term solution', warns trust boss

Leading health figures have warned continued use of the independent sector to bring down NHS waiting lists "could be destructive" in the long-term, and said there is a vital need for a proper NHS and social care workforce plan

Chronicle Live

Power-hungry hedonists? Survey reveals what drives generation Z

Global poll shows cohort values achievement and fun, although their definitions might differ from previous generations

The Guardian - UK

Government to seek volunteers for social care work amid staff shortages – report

Volunteers could do shopping and other errands as part of the programme being launched on Wednesday, The Guardian reported.

The Independent UK

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Borough's rich and poor divide as people living 10 years less due to their postcode

The borough has one of the most unequal distributions of wealth in the country

Liverpool Echo

Leading Newcastle doctor highlights 'lack of investment' in GPs who face 'monumental strain'

Dr Guy Pilkington said general practice had been victim of a lack of investment over many years.

Chronicle Live

Labor opens door to more aged care self-funding as minister declares ‘baby boomers are coming’

Anika Wells sets up taskforce to solve ‘unanswered question’ of royal commission about how to pay for higher standards of care

The Guardian - AU

Big-hearted East Kilbride locals queue two hours for charity chippie raising £13k for terminally ill teen's hospice

Max Jones' workmates at Pacini’s chip shop dished out 2000 suppers at a charity fundraiser for Kilbryde Hospice as a thank you for the "phenomenal" care their friend has received

Daily Record

NI school pupils to get information about access to abortion and contraception services

NSPCC NI said young people in Northern Ireland will now have consistent access to similar information as their counterparts in the rest of the UK

Belfast Live

Canada’s euthanasia system should be warning sign to other countries, MPs told

Concerns were aired that people who lack access to disability services or psychiatric treatment can be offered euthanasia under Canadian law.

The Independent UK

The ideal age gap for a relationship if you want it to last, according to experts

Researchers have found that 95 per cent of couples with a 20-year age gap are more likely to split

The Independent UK

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Daily Record

Young people providing part-time care for someone urged to claim £359 annual payment

The Young Carer Grant is for Scots aged 16, 17 or 18 who provide up to 16 hours of care each week.

Daily Mirror

'I didn't send my daughter to university to die - there were so many missed red flags'

Student Lucy de Oliveira was 22 when she took her own life. Her mother Liz, alongside other bereaved parents, is calling on the Government to introduce a new law in a bid to protect students

The Independent UK

Union brands specialist doctors’ pay exclusion ‘gross injustice’

The British Medical Association said the Government is refusing to acknowledge the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on doctors.

Daily Record

Anger as Erskine residents forced to take three buses to local hospital after service cuts

Erskine Community Council says it has been inundated with complaints from residents impacted by the removal of the number 22 bus.

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Daily Record

Paisley care home holds on to its licence following damning report

Advinia Care Homes Ltd was told to prove Elderslie care home was fit for purpose or risk losing its registration and the long-term future of the facility.

Manchester Evening News

Salford's new ceremonial mayor determined to 'give back' to hospice

'This wonderful charity is close to my heart and very personal to me'

Wales Online

Carehome apologises for 'most unfortunate' ad calling residence 'Skeleton Court'

Nick Broadbent noticed the unfortunate typo while on his lunch break

Kiplinger

What Gen X Needs to Know About Their Aging Parents' Finances

These six steps can help future caregivers know where aging parents stand financially as well as help them to avoid surprises that could imperil their own retirement.

Daily Record

£270 one-off payment for Carer's Allowance claimants in Scotland due before this weekend

Thousands of unpaid carers will receive the money on June 9.

The Independent UK

The ideal age gap for a relationship if you want it to last, according to experts

Researchers have found that 95 per cent of couples with a 20-year age gap are more likely to split

Daily Mirror

Archie Battersbee's mum issues plea to MPs after heartbreaking death of son, 12

Hollie Dance and Archie's father Paul Battersbee fought a desperate legal fight to save their son after the High Court ruled ending life support was in his best interests

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