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Poorer Scots spending one-third of their lives in ill health, figures suggest

PEOPLE in Scotland’s most deprived communities spend more than a third of their life in poor health, according to the latest figures.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Budget: Nursing union calls for SNP Government for tackle crisis in workforce

The Royal College of Nursing wants interim finance secretary John Swinney to implement fair pay for staff across the health and social care sector.

Daily Record

Victoria Centre confirms wheelchair hire could be axed by council cuts

Nottingham City Council is planning to withdraw the Shopmobility service from the Victoria Centre as it tries to plug a £32 million funding gap.

Nottingham Post

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Nottinghamshire patients asked to use services 'wisely' after GP suspends urgent care

A Nottinghamshire GP had to suspend urgent care for much of the day amid 'unprecedented' levels of demand.

Nottingham Post

Nurses in Wales go on strike with ‘significant impact’ on services expected

Staff in all but one of the country’s health boards will take part in the walk-out on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Nurses across Northern Ireland strike over pay and safe staffing levels

The Royal College of Nursing is taking part in its second strike in three years in the region.

The Independent UK

Congress passes bill to fund police de-escalation training

The House has passed bipartisan legislation that would empower law enforcement agencies to adopt de-escalation training when encountering individuals with mental health issues

The Independent UK

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Islands in the rural GP training stream

GP registrars are able to work in rural areas under remote supervision in a new pilot program that aims to boost the number of doctors in the bush.

AAP

‘Strong possibility’ of further nurses’ strikes in January, warns union leader

Walkouts are currently planned for Thursday 15 and Tuesday 20 December

The Independent UK

Outback Queensland town of Julia Creek recruits first permanent doctor in two years

Locals in this Queensland town have been crying out for a permanent doctor. Now, thanks to a story highlighting the town's plight and lucrative sweeteners, their determination looks set to pay off.

ABC News

Nurses going to picket lines ‘with heavy hearts’, but left with no choice – RCN

The Royal College of Nursing in Northern Ireland will take part in a strike for fair pay and safe staffing levels.

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands of nurses prepare to strike in ‘tragic first’ for NHS

RCN chief says members are acting across England, Wales and Northern Ireland with a ‘very heavy heart’

The Guardian - UK

Nurses begin largest strike in NHS history as war of words erupts with ministers

The strike involves staff in about a quarter of hospitals and community teams in England

Evening Standard

US workers sue Georgia for transgender healthcare discrimination

Three employees call for Georgia’s state health insurance to cover gender-confirming healthcare and other procedures.

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Intergenerational play changes lives of these elderly and young Australians

Social isolation is a major issue affecting older Australians, but a program north of Brisbane is helping to bridge generational gaps.

Daily Mirror

Brits back nursing strikes as walkout branded a 'badge of shame' for Rishi Sunak

Royal College of Nursing general secretary Pat Cullen said members on picket lines was 'a sign of failure on the part of government' as patients face cancelled operations and postponed treatments

Daily Mirror

All you need to know about nurses' strikes - from reasons, to salary negotiations

In the summer, the Government announced that NHS staff in England would get a rise of £1,400 for all pay bands... but unions argued it was effectively a pay cut due to inflation

Irish Mirror

Tributes as honorary garda and 'most beautiful little girl' Maia Browne passes away

Maia Browne, died peacefully at the LauraLynn children’s hospice in Dublin on Monday, December 12

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The Independent UK

For now, judge won't stop NYC mayor's homeless removal plans

A judge will not immediately halt New York City Mayor Eric Adams' plans to force mentally ill people from the streets and into treatment

Daily Mirror

'Nurses put their lives at risk during Covid - it's disgraceful that MPs don't care'

Nurses are striking because their colleagues cannot afford to get the bus to work, feed their families or heat their homes. It is disgraceful that ministers care so little for those who care so much

Wales Online

Nurses go on strike in Wales for the first time: Cancelled appointments, surgeries and everything you need to know

Nurses in Wales are striking for the first time in history with routine appointments and surgeries likely to be cancelled

Daily Mirror

Boy tragically dies after sticking his head out of a bus window and hitting a post

A seven-year-old boy died after hitting his head on a pole while on a pilgrimage with his family in Mexico, as his parents have been slammed for allowing their son to stick his head out of the bus

The Independent UK

US deaths fell this year, but not to pre-COVID levels

The number of U.S. deaths has dropped this year, but there are still more than there were before the coronavirus hit

Nottingham Post

The Nottinghamshire hospitals where nurses are not striking

Four trusts will be affected

Nottingham Post

Tributes to 'heart of gold' Nottingham dad who collapsed in street

Nick Walton was on his way to see his brother when he suddenly fell. It was two days before his family knew what had happened.

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