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Army to cover for striking ambulance and border workers as NHS unions ‘offer way out’

Military chief speaks out as 1,200 personnel drafted to prop up public sector

The Independent UK

Brits told dial 999 only if their lives are at risk in run up to Christmas

Their dire warning comes as 100,000 nurses begin their second 24 hour strike on Tuesday and ambulance crews walk out the following day

Daily Mirror

Nurses threaten fresh strikes if ministers fail to meet new deadline

The Royal College of Nursing is poised to escalate its industrial action in January to hit a greater number of hospitals.

The Independent UK

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'NHS is there to help us stay well and heal us - but the system is collapsing'

The NHS is there to help us stay well and heal us when we are sick, and if it needs a leg up from private hospitals to fulfil those core functions, then so be it

Daily Mirror

'Be warned, Rishi Sunak: the British public is on the side of striking nurses'

As we banged pots and pans to thank NHS staff during the pandemic, we hoped their sacrifices would be rewarded with fair pay. It's appalling that this Tory Government is refusing to give it to them

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak handed 48-hour ultimatum to stop more nurses strikes in January

Thousands of nurses battling for a pay rise will walk out again in 2023 if the Government does not offer them a fresh deal in the next two days, after Health Secretary says demands are 'unaffordable'

Daily Mirror

'My life and looks were transformed after I donated my liver to a gravely-ill baby'

Sophie Hughes gained weight 'rapidly' after donating her liver to her poorly nephew, but says that the changes to her body have led to her becoming the happiest she's ever been

Daily Mirror

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How will the NHS strikes affect you?

Ambulance workers and nurses are taking action in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Here’s what to expect

The Guardian - UK

Nurses pledge tougher new strikes as NHS crisis deepens

Nursing union gives ministers until Thursday to open pay talks as first signs emerge of bid to end dispute and prevent NHS collapse

The Guardian - UK

Surrogacy is on the increase in Australia, but agreements can be legally, medically and emotionally complex

An increasing number of women are putting their hand up to become surrogate mothers.

ABC News

Elderly and aged care COVID-19 deaths expected to rise over Christmas in NSW

Vulnerable older Australians are at risk over the Christmas and New Year period, with deaths from COVID-19 expected to rise following a recent peak in NSW cases.

ABC News

Neighbour ‘heard scream’ on road where two young boys found dead

Woman known to the children remains in custody

The Independent UK

‘Only fit for a bulldozer’: nurse alleges children in distress and clinic ‘crumbling’ at Don Dale

Exclusive: Some young detainees are so anxious about lockdowns they request anti-psychotic medicine, ex-employee claims

The Guardian - AU

The four priorities for tackling medical misogyny in Australia

The federal government has established a women’s health advisory council to improve outcomes. Here a panel of experts discuss what it should focus on

The Guardian - AU

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‘People deserve to have certainty’: the growing push for ‘roster justice’

Unions and some politicians are getting behind the idea of guaranteeing workers predictable rosters. But what does it mean and who does it impact?

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s disability royal commission has faced near media silence – and left politicians unaccountable

Ending violence against people with disability requires a detailed plan on how we make housing, education, health and transport equal for us

Daily Mirror

Charlie Gard's parents given some hope ahead of sixth Christmas without baby son

Five years ago, Charlie Gard's parents fought in court to keep their son alive in hospital - and their fight touched hearts around the world. Now, they are delighted an inquiry has finally begun

Manchester Evening News

Hundreds of patients waiting for ambulance as NWAS bosses issue new warning

'We are still extremely busy and unfortunately, for those who have called us and need our urgent help, we're coming but there will be a wait'

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The Guardian - UK

Public support for nurses’ strike piles pressure on Sunak and divides Tories

Observer poll shows 60% of public back strike, with some Conservatives urging PM to give ground to nurses while others demand he hold firm

The Guardian - UK

Disabled passengers on Avanti trains say they have had to sit in toilets to get seat

One wheelchair user reported that pre-booked accessible spaces were filled with luggage and no staff were present

Daily Record

Daring sponsored skydive sees Celia of Perth raise over £2000 for charity

The 75-year-old plummeted from 10,000 feet at speeds of 120mph in a tandem drop in Glenrothes in August

Daily Record

Teen Ellie lands her dream job as one of the country's youngest undertakers

Ellie says she can't imagine any other career after family funeral directors hire her at the age of 17.

The Independent UK

Neighbour ‘heard scream’ on road where two young boys were found dead

A man and a woman who were arrested after the discovery of two young boys’ bodies were known to both children, the Metropolitan Police said.

Manchester Evening News

More than 600 people are STILL waiting for an ambulance in the north west as service issues another plea

'Before you call 999, please stop and think'

The Texas Tribune

Why are pregnancy and childbirth killing so many Black women in Texas?

A decade ago, Black women in Texas were twice as likely as white women to die from pregnancy and childbirth. Today, not much has changed.

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