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Thousands of people receive €1,850 in once-off payment ahead of June Bank Holiday weekend

The Carer’s Support Grant is paid to carers once a year by the Department of Social Protection. It used to be called the Respite Care Grant.

Irish Mirror

‘Don’t panic, it just comes naturally’: becoming a father in later life

Al Pacino is expecting a child at 83 – what is family life like for older dads and their children?

The Guardian - UK

Low-income families urged to apply for one-off £294 payment to help cover costs of children starting school

School Age Payment applications are now open until the end of February next year.

Daily Record

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Future of primary care in Ayrshire is "hanging in the balance," warns MSP

The BMA statistics show that while patients requiring treatment have increased across the south of Scotland, the number of GP surgeries have either fallen, or stayed the same, when comparing 2023 with 2013.

Daily Record

Ireland has one of the highest numbers of 18-34 years still living at home in Europe, report finds

The data, which was published by Eurostat, shows 64.1% of people in that age group last year hadn’t moved out yet - which is a nearly 20% increase since 2014.

Irish Mirror

East Kilbride MP Lisa Cameron gives cash injection to support town's hospice

Kilbryde Hospice has been providing services to people across South Lanarkshire - a population of 360,000 - since 2008

Daily Record

West Lothian care homes and providers enjoy unique sporting challenge event

The 'Canalympics' was a huge success

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West Lothian medic leading the way in ensuring more home treatment for patients

Latana Munang is helping to build service across the country that allow people to be treated at home rather than hospital.

Daily Record

Man found beneath van in garage after partner phoned to raise concerns about his mental state

Merrick Alan Parker was described in court as ‘old-fashioned’ and someone who found it difficult to engage with mental health support

Wales Online

Renfrewshire families face 'outrageous' cemetery charges as hikes voted through by council

The cost of services covering new lairs, coffin burials and cremated remains have increased by hundreds of pounds.

Daily Record

Newcastle Hospitals chief defends maternity unit after warning - 'I'd not want grandchildren born anywhere else'

The hospital leader said he wouldn't want family members to give birth anywhere else

Chronicle Live

Parents urged to claim new payment worth £100 a month for children up to the age of 16

More than 300,000 families are receiving £25 each week through the Scottish Child Payment.

Daily Record

Social welfare Ireland: Thousands of Dubs set to receive increased carer's grant

The Carer’s Support Grant is paid automatically to all recipients of Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Benefit, or Domiciliary Care Allowance - it is also available to other full-time carers who are not receiving any of these payments

Dublin Live

Thousands of people on Carer's Allowance due to receive an extra £270 payment next week

More than 81,000 unpaid carers could be due the cash boost on top of their monthly allowance from DWP.

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US births in 2022 didn't return to pre-pandemic levels

U.S. births were flat last year, as the nation continues to see fewer babies born than it did before the pandemic

The National (Scotland)

Watchdog praises Scottish Government for flagship policy's implementation

THE Scottish Government and councils have done well to implement the flagship childcare expansion policy, a watchdog has said.

The Independent UK

NHS staff to begin receiving pay rises as new deal takes effect

It comes after protracted pay disputes, with some NHS staff still threatening strike action.

The Guardian - UK

Sex education in schools in England to be reviewed by expert panel

Teaching unions and charities argue first review of statutory guidance since 2020 is politically motivated

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Organ Donation Northern Ireland: Dáithí's Law comes into effect from June 1

Around 10 to 15 patients die each year in NI while awaiting a transplant

Dublin Live

Six Dublin nursing homes close since 2020 as costs spike

A new report commissioned by Nursing Homes Ireland showed that operational costs are casting the future of some nursing homes into doubt

The Independent UK

Updated schools sex education guidance out for consultation in autumn

A review into Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) was announced after concerns children were being exposed to “inappropriate” content.

The National (Scotland)

MSPs say creche reopening is 'vital' to Holyrood's 'family-friendly' vibe

DOORS have finally been reopened to a “vital” creche at the Scottish Parliament after being shut since the pandemic.

Daily Record

Heavily pregnant woman takes on sister's newborn baby after she dies suddenly

Heartbroken Lorena Ferreira, 31, lost her sister Mariana Ferriera, 29 after she fell from a flat window on March 25.

The Hindu

Health issues in young Indian adults in the aftermath of the pandemic

The personal health challenges of the generation who became adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, how they deal with them, and what it heralds for the future

Daily Record

Angry protestors demand U-turn on proposed closure of West Lothian care homes

Protesters confronted the Leader of West Lothian Council, Councillor Lawrence Fitzpatrick who had come out to address the crowd

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