How ambulance service strikes will affect patients in Greater Manchester North West Ambulance Service says it will 'use military support where appropriate' Manchester Evening News · Dec 20, 2022
Congress should help disabled by passing ABLE Age Adjustment Act ABLE accounts are savings and investment tools that allow people with disabilities to save for qualified disability expenses. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2022
The Leader podcast: NHS strikes nurse speaks out Soldiers drafted in to cover 999 Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2022
Rishi Sunak refuses to budge on NHS pay as strikes continue PM says rises could make inflation worse and states politicians should not ‘cut across’ independent pay review process The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2022
Health Secretary Steve Barclay slammed for 'insulting' response to NHS strikes The Health Secretary "refused to discuss pay", according to Unite Liverpool Echo · Dec 20, 2022
Veteran male nurse stripped of registration over 'serious misconduct' 65-year-old nurse who subjected colleagues to serious, unprofessional conduct barred from nursing for two and half years. Newcastle Herald · Dec 20, 2022
'We can't pay for groceries with claps': Second NHS nursing strike sees key workers determined to fight for pay and safety On picket lines in the North East, NHS nurses said they'd continue to fight for a fair pay rise. Chronicle Live · Dec 20, 2022
Family of couple that fled Ukraine fear for their health over mouldy council home But when their son and his wife - who also live in the North East - went to visit them, they were horrified to find "disgusting and unsightly" mould Daily Mirror · Dec 20, 2022
Nottingham nurses 'exhausted and angry' as 85-year-old patient waited 52 hours for a bed Nurses returned to the picket line on Tuesday (December 20) in a second day of strikes over pay Nottingham Post · Dec 20, 2022
'Our A&E is full': Hospital trust declares 'critical incident' over 'immense pressure on services' 'Non-urgent operations and appointments will need to be re-arranged' Manchester Evening News · Dec 20, 2022
Glasgow health board urges public not to go to A&E unless case is urgent due to 'significant pressures' NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) made the plea after an increase in patient attendance over the last few days. Glasgow Live · Dec 20, 2022
Welsh Ambulance Service declares 'very rare' critical incident At one point there were over 90 ambulances waiting outside of hospitals Wales Online · Dec 20, 2022
British man in Cyprus faces murder trial after refusal of plea bargain David Hunter not able to admit lesser charge of manslaughter over death of his terminally ill wife, Janice The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2022
Rishi Sunak refuses to bow to pressure over NHS pay as more strikes loom The PM has insisted he will not reopen the independent pay review process Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2022
Wales Online · Dec 20, 2022 Welsh hospitals ask people to stay away from A&E due to 'extreme pressure' A health board has stressed the demand on staff is not caused by ongoing industrial action by nurses
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022 Eight of England’s 10 ambulance services declare critical incidents ahead of paramedic strikes NHS leaders express ‘deep worry’ over level of harm and risk to patients as Sunak urged to reopen pay talks
Dublin Live · Dec 20, 2022 Dublin's Winter rough sleeper count sees 91 people on streets during week in November Although sleeping rough many had engaged with homeless services before
Los Angeles Times · Dec 20, 2022 As LA County's mental health workers burn out, some weigh options LOS ANGELES — When Yessica Castaneda thinks about launching her career as a social worker, she knows who she doesn't want to work for: Los Angeles County.
Liverpool Echo · Dec 20, 2022 Care home with only one bathroom put into special measures Concerns were raised about the safety of residents at the care home
Wales Online · Dec 20, 2022 Who will and who won't get an ambulance on the days of the strikes Some patients might have to make their own way to hospital as services will be severely impacted
AAP · Dec 20, 2022 Abuse on the rise in Vic youth systems Physical abuse and sexual exploitation incidents are rising across Victoria's child protection and youth justice systems, a new government report reveals.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2022 Woman in Wales admits manslaughter by letting daughter become obese Father denies causing death of Kaylea Titford, 16, and will be tried in Mold crown court
Wales Online · Dec 20, 2022 Woman found dead in spot where her brother took his own life decades earlier The circumstances surrounding the death of Carol Church could not be determined, a coroner concluded
Bristol Post · Dec 20, 2022 Plan for 20-person HMO in Bedminster goes to appeal after planning delay The accommodation provider has given up waiting for a council decision
Chronicle Live · Dec 20, 2022 When you should call 999 in the North East during December Ambulance strikes and what cover will there be The North East Ambulance Service - which has declared a critical incident - urges the public to only dial 999 if life is under threat during strike