Sturgeon’s emotional apology for forced adoption welcomed by campaigners In one of her final acts as Scottish First Minister, she condemned the practice which forced women to give their babies up. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
Sturgeon fights back tears to offer ‘heartfelt’ apology for forced adoptions The statement was one of her final acts as Scottish First Minister. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
Coroner calls for drivers licence age limit after man, 95, hits and kills pensioner Elderly driver has since pleaded guilty to dangerous driving mowing down 89-year-old at pedestrian crossing Wales Online · Mar 22, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon gives 'heartfelt' apology to mothers forced into adoption FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has issued a “sincere, heartfelt and unreserved” formal apology in the Scottish Parliament to mothers who were… The National (Scotland) · Mar 22, 2023
Glasgow-born babies lives are 12 years shorter than those in wealthy parts of London Campaign group, Health Equals, believe that poor living conditions, substandard education and poverty have the cut the lives of millions of people short and more needs to be done. Glasgow Live · Mar 22, 2023
West Lothian plan to close care homes and 'privatise social care' rubber stamped Councillors were presented with little choice to preserve existing services but unions are angry that without privatisation there will need to big cutbacks. Edinburgh Live · Mar 22, 2023
The three simple habits that can help you lead a long life, according to longevity doctor The practices can help people to feel and focus better Manchester Evening News · Mar 22, 2023
Lanarkshire dad launches art fundraiser in tribute to 'kind' daughter who lost cancer battle Kirkmuirhill mum-of-two Carol Watson tragically lost her life to ovarian cancer at just 38 years old Daily Record · Mar 22, 2023
Travellers to Unimaginable Lands by Dasha Kiper review – how dementia changes lives A clinical psychologist turns the spotlight on caregivers in this profoundly compassionate study The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023
Areas of Nottinghamshire with highest and lowest life expectancy Figures show a six-year gap between the areas with the highest and lowest in the county Nottingham Post · Mar 22, 2023
Throwing voting-age legislation onto the ‘policy bonfire’ only delays a debate that has to happen There might have been pragmatic political reasons behind the government throwing voting-age legislation onto its recent policy bonfire, but it remains a sadly wasted opportunity. The Conversation · Mar 22, 2023
DWP unveils major benefits change for thousands of dying Brits from April People in their final year of life will be able to get fast-tracked access to Personal Independent Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance (AA) from April 3 Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023
How Gold Coast doctor Dinesh Palipana helped Juan Torres practise medicine in Australia Juan Torres thought it would be impossible to work in an Australian hospital as a doctor. Then Dinesh Palipana answered his call. ABC News · Mar 21, 2023
Prioritise workplace wellbeing to support families, Princess of Wales urges business leaders Princess of Wales spoke at taskforce whose members include Unilever, Ikea, NatWest and Lego Birmingham Post · Mar 21, 2023
Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023 Scottish life expectancy in one city worst in UK as babies 'live 12 years less' A group has analysed ONS data and found that the top-10 constituencies with the lowest life expectancy all come from Scotland.
Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023 'Our sex life used to be hot, but now we're in our 50s it's gone stale and tepid' A female reader asks Mirror agony aunt Coleen why intimacy has gone off the boil
Edinburgh Live · Mar 21, 2023 Edinburgh social care services slammed in 'appalling' report The report comes after wide-ranging inspection ordered by the Scottish Governent last year and warns that action is needed to address a 'litany of failures'.
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023 Nurse Lucy Letby found caring for less poorly infants ‘boring’, trial hears Letby is accused of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder 10 others at the Countess of Chester Hospital’s neo-natal unit.
Glasgow Live · Mar 21, 2023 Glasgow granny celebrates 100th birthday 'as sheer determination' secret to long life Effie Cameron has felt "truly spoiled" this week as she marked her 100th birthday. She celebrated in style by visiting her favourite lunch spot and enjoyed a girly shopping spree.
Wales Online · Mar 21, 2023 Council claims health board is not 'legally compliant' over funding for some mental health cases Hywel Dda University Health Board said it did not recognise the council's interpretation but that it would work with the authority to ensure patients had the services they needed
Dynamite News · Mar 21, 2023 Women who work in rotating shifts are more likely to be frail: Study A recent study headed by York University researchers discovered a relationship between shift work and frailty among middle-aged and older employees in Canada, particularly among women on rotating hours. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023 What are the rules around schools refusing entry to Ofsted inspectors? Berkshire headteacher threatened to block visit following death of fellow school leader
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023 Nearly half of specialist doctors in England and Wales born outside UK – census People born in the Middle East and Asia account for more than a quarter of all specialist GPs, figures show.
Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023 Renfrewshire childcare worker slammed by watchdog after tirade against parent on social media Megan McGurk has since left her job at Linwood Community Childcare following the incidents.
Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023 How long are you likely to live? Check our interactive map that predicts by postcode Inequality is rife across the UK, but what some Brits may not know is where you're born might not just impact how you'll live your life, but how long you'll be alive for