No Long-Term Care Plan? Here’s What to Do About It Small-business owner Jennifer found herself in a tough caregiving situation and doesn’t want to subject her family to that. What are her, and your, options? Kiplinger · Jun 13, 2023
National Exit Test for medical students is neither in the interest of students nor State governments: CM Stalin writes to PM Modi Stating Tamil Nadu’s opposition to the test, which is to be implemented from next year, the T.N. CM said that not only would the test be an additional burden upon students, it also seemed to be another attempt to “dilute the role of State governments and universities in the health… The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023
Three-day strike by doctors in England expected to have ‘enormous impact’ Junior doctors are seeking a 35% salary rise to restore the value of their pay to 2008-09 levels The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2023
Parents' heartbreaking message to missing son on first anniversary of his disappearance Reedam, a graduate from the University of Nottingham, was 24 when he was last seen by his family in Hayes on Sunday, May 29 last year after seeming "stressed and preoccuppied" Daily Mirror · Jun 12, 2023
Minister refuses to back Hancock Covid claim of ‘protective ring’ for care homes Helen Whately declines to endorse former health secretary’s 2020 assertion as pandemic public inquiry begins in earnest The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2023
Retiring Newcastle charity boss speaks out on the fight to give disabled people a voice Nick Ball has been deputy chief exec for Byker charity Skills for People for more than a decade. He wants to see disabled campaigners empowered to fight for change themselves. Chronicle Live · Jun 12, 2023
The government wants a 'volunteer army' to save social care – our research shows why that's not possible The UK government is recruiting a volunteer army for social care, to help with the sector’s record-high vacancy rate. There are currently a staggering 165,000 open posts, representing 10.7% of the workforce. The Conversation · Jun 12, 2023
Liz Weston: You’ll probably live longer than you think Longevity literacy is crucial in planning for your retirement, so you don’t run out of money or keep yourself on a needlessly skimpy budget The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023
Bishop ignored and undermined safeguarding at diocese – official report Robert Byrne, formerly of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, showed serious failures of leadership, says the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency. The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023
Consultation on future of Dumfries and Galloway bed-based care enters final month The region’s health and social care partnership is looking for feedback on bed-based intermediate care and a possible flexible mode Daily Record · Jun 12, 2023
Relationship and sexuality education in NI schools 'doesn't meet human rights standards' There were some examples of schools using resources which were outdated. Belfast Live · Jun 11, 2023
Nottinghamshire family sell house and travel Europe in a van pursuing 'ultimate life' They say they now feel 'liberated' Nottingham Post · Jun 11, 2023
Remembering 24 people who have died in Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Paisley this month Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one. Glasgow Live · Jun 11, 2023
Aged-care minister Anika Wells mulls levy to fund higher nursing home standards Aged Care Minister Anika Wells says the government has a 'genuine duty' to consider imposing a levy to help fund a better-aged care system. The New Daily · Jun 11, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2023 ‘Sold a dream’: migrant workers at children’s care chain left without pay for months They came to fill gaps in a sector desperate for staff. Now an Observer investigation finds Indian nurses stuck in debt and despair, and wounded by broken promises
The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2023 Labor talks up possible aged care levy as minister says Australians willing to pay for more ‘choice’ Anika Wells says taskforce will include consideration of levies but government ‘still not advocating any particular proposal’
Belfast Live · Jun 10, 2023 Stormont health chiefs welcome Irish government funding 250 student nurses "This planned one-year funding arrangement will be an important practical step in fostering future collaboration across the island of Ireland"
Belfast Live · Jun 10, 2023 Causeway Hospital campaigners vow to continue fight to save maternity services Pregnant women are 'so anxious' about local hospital cut, says campaign chair
Edinburgh Live · Jun 10, 2023 Mum left 'livid' after best friend breastfeeds her daughter at a wedding in secret A mother has been left 'in disbelief' after catching her best friend breastfeeding her baby without her permission, during another friends wedding - threating to 'never contact her again'.
Belfast Live · Jun 10, 2023 Craigyhill bonfire Guinness World Record attempt abandoned to help sick local girl The bonfire committee made the decision after hearing of the struggle of a young girl from Larne
Bristol Post · Jun 10, 2023 Bristol death notices and funeral announcements from this week Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
The Hindu · Jun 10, 2023 India looks at devising its own standards to assess socio-economic progress India is now actively discussing re-drawing parameters to cater and accommodate its national diversity and local anthropometric measurements and has used - childhood stunting, female labour force participation rate and life expectancy at birth - to highlight the alleged anomalies.
Daily Record · Jun 10, 2023 Scots woman lost feeling in feet and legs after falling down stairs while giving blood Nicole McGinley donated a pint of blood on Wednesday, June 7 at the Nelson Mandela Place office when she took a tumble and hit the back of her head on a marble staircase.
Glasgow Live · Jun 10, 2023 Glasgow woman couldn't feel limbs after horrific fall down stairs at blood donor centre Nicole McGinley sustained injuries after falling down a flight of stairs at a blood donor centre on Nelson Mandela place. She was helped up by a woman who she says "saved" her life
Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023 Perth and Kinross Council working to address shortage of burial plots Several cemeteries are now full resulting in some residents being buried in a different town or village from where they lived