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Child, five, dies after Belfast primary school reports strep A case

Eight children in Great Britain have died with a form of strep A.

The Independent UK

Ninth child dies with Strep A as expert says parents right to be worried

A five year old girl has died in hospital

Wales Online

Heartbreaking reason behind spectacular Christmas lights display at Tameside bungalow

This year is Bernadine's second Christmas without Stephen - but she has vowed to continue the dazzling light display in his memory

Manchester Evening News

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Police call for public assistance to find Alice Springs man Daniel Johnson, 45, who has been missing for three days

Police say missing man Daniel Johnson suffers from medical conditions which "might be cause for concern" if left untreated.

ABC News

Concerns raised as Forth Valley hospital struggles under pressure

HEALTH inspectors have raised concerns that “many patients” at a Scottish hospital did “not appear well cared for” – with a report telling…

The National (Scotland)

Victoria's voluntary assisted dying program under the spotlight after regional man's long wait

Alan Clark wanted to end his life on his own terms after being diagnosed with a degenerative neurological condition, but he died a "horrific" death before he had a chance.

ABC News

Eighth child believed to have died with Strep A infection

Morelands Primary, in Waterlooville, Hampshire, reportedly said it is “absolutely devastated” by the loss of one of its pupils.

The Independent UK

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Corporation exploits state special ed

UHS collected more than $38 million for special education services that families say it largely didn’t provide

Salon

Domestic violence victims say new approach leads to more trust in social services

The approach is one part of a wider Wirral Council programme called “Breaking the Cycle” aiming to improve people’s lives

Liverpool Echo

Hard-grafting Scots gran in 80s is country's oldest care home worker

Liz Thomson is now believed to be Scotland’s oldest care home worker.

Daily Record

Husband devastated after wife dies 'waiting 16 hours for an ambulance'

'The service people couldn’t give us a time that an ambulance would be sent out because they were extremely busy'

Wales Online

Funeral aid is available — but untapped — in many states

Many states offer payments to families to help them cover the cost of funerals, and some of the amounts are on the rise.

Tribune News Service

Northumberland's new pre-birth support service designed to 'break the cycle' of social service involvement

A councillor was concerned with the number of people the team have already worked with

Chronicle Live

‘I couldn’t afford to eat — now my side hustle makes me £100,000 a month’

Rebecca Goodwin, 28, was surviving on food stamps until she started an OnlyFans page

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Liverpool Echo

Mum thought daughter was 'messing around' before sudden death

Fay Adderley died at the young age of 18

Daily Record

DWP confirms no plans for early access to State Pension for people diagnosed with a terminal illness

Someone with less than 12 months to live will receive fast-track access to the highest awards of up to three benefits.

Wales Online

Seventh child reported to have died after contracting Strep A

During the last high season for Group A Strep infection (2017 to 2018) there were 4 deaths in children under 10 in the equivalent period

Manchester Evening News

Seventh child reported to have died from Strep A as parents warned of signs and symptoms

The UKHSA has issued a rare alert warning parents of the symptoms

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Downpatrick mum calls for politicians to step up as son endures 10-hour A&E wait

"There were adults lying on the floor, kids on the floor, nowhere to sit."

The Guardian - AU

Youth allowance, Austudy and carer payments to rise 6.1% in biggest lift in decades

Routine indexation comes amid soaring inflation, but social welfare advocates say it is still not enough

Newcastle Herald

How you can help sick kids spending Christmas in hospital

"Having a sick child is difficult at any time, but it can be even harder during the festive season."

AAP

Yoorrook focus shifts to child protection

Witnesses are giving evidence to an inquiry into the experiences of Aboriginal Victorians in the state's criminal justice and child protection systems.

Wales Online

'Angel of Death' nurse Beverley Allitt left £10,000 fortune by dad

The killer nurse was left a trust fund by father who believed in her innocence - she is eligible for parole after serving 30 years inside

Daily Mirror

Inquiry into UK's ban on assisted dying will be Dawn's legacy, say activist friends

An inquiry into the UK's ban on assisted dying will be campaigner Dawn Voice-Cooper's legacy, say friends

ABC News

Nursing students at Charles Darwin University face graduation delays as workforce shortage continues

The Northern Territory is 130 full-time equivalent nurses short, but its only university has been forced to slash the number of enrolments for its nursing program.

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