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Nurse would be "extremely worried" if he had relative going into an emergency department

"There are people literally lying and sitting side by side in conditions that would otherwise have been completely unacceptable just five years ago"

Belfast Live · Jan 4, 2023

Pensioner dies in Lanarkshire road horror after two pedestrians hit by car

A 78-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident in Strathaven, while another man, aged 67, was rushed to the University Hospital Wishaw

Glasgow Live · Jan 4, 2023

Scottish councils urge Sturgeon to suspend plans for national care service

Umbrella body for country’s 32 councils says plans would be too costly and disruptive at time of financial crisis

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2023

Nan, 92, 'asked to die' during 33-hour wait on hospital corridor as NHS crisis deepens

A 92-year-old nan at a hospital was forced to wait for 33 hours in a corridor after she became unwell over the new year. She became so distressed she 'asked to die', according to her family

Daily Mirror · Jan 4, 2023

California seeks sterilization victims to pay reparations

California officials are looking for victims of government-forced or coerced sterilization

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2023

Hospital staff warn current crisis will kill people and overworked nurses are burnt out

The Irish health system has deteriorated in recent weeks as the HSE has told the public to avoid attending ED unless absolutely necessary

Dublin Live · Jan 4, 2023

Woman, 72, forced to wait 13 HOURS in ambulance - but vows to support striking workers

An ambulance was called to their home early on a Sunday afternoon after Kathleen Philipson, who suffers from COPD and had Covid, developed a fast heartbeat. She waited 13 hours outside the hospital

Daily Mirror · Jan 3, 2023

'DWP should have some clear resolutions and goals to help disabled people in 2023'

Journalist Rachel Charlton-Dailey says last year was a spectacularly horrific time for disabled people under the Department of Works and Pensions - and makes some suggestions for 2023

Daily Mirror · Jan 3, 2023

Pensioner found dead in Glasgow flat as heavy police presence spotted at scene

Police were called to a street in the north of Glasgow this afternoon to reports of the sudden death of a 68-year-old woman, with social media reports stating a high police presence.

Glasgow Live · Jan 3, 2023

12 Glasgow carers win £40k compensation after charity stopped paying wages

The Multicultural Elderly Care Centre in Glasgow stopped paying wages to workers at various points in July 2021 and now must pay out more than £40,000 to 12 complainants.

Glasgow Live · Jan 3, 2023