Bosses at 'gridlocked' Nottingham hospitals 'very worried' about strikes More than 500 city nurses walked out as part of strike action last week Nottingham Post · Dec 20, 2022
Navy report says suicides among USS George Washington sailors not connected, points to ‘life stressors’ Marital turmoil, mental health struggles and an “inability to acclimate” to military life — “life stressors” contributed to the life-ending decisions of three sailors assigned to the USS George Washington in April, a Navy investigation released Monday reported. Tribune News Service · Dec 20, 2022
Tassie bid to lure more help for health It is hoped health researchers will be attracted to work in Tasmania under a deal to open a new research centre in Launceston. AAP · Dec 20, 2022
Supreme Court temporarily blocks the end of Trump-era immigration policy WASHINGTON — Acting on an emergency appeal from some Republican-led states, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. issued a temporary order Monday that will preserve — for now — a Trump-era policy that turned away most migrants seeking asylum at the southern border. Los Angeles Times · Dec 20, 2022
Exodus of more than half a million from workforce ‘puts UK economy at risk’ Loss of employees since Covid raises fears of weaker growth and higher inflation, says Lords report The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2022
Thousands of nurses stage second walkout in bitter row over pay Royal College of Nursing and government are locked in a bitter dispute over pay The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022
London Ambulance Service 'extremely busy' and to focus on most sick as incident declared London Ambulance Service has said it is "extremely busy" and has put in place a "Business Continuity Incident" which means that it will be focusing on the most sick and severely injured Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022
Renfrewshire provost in glowing tribute after death of former Paisley Abbey minister Elected members remembered Reverend Alan Birss at their last meeting of the year. Daily Record · Dec 19, 2022
Night venue hours 'won't be extended' Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday moved to assure concerned civic groups, saying the ministry is firmly opposed to the proposal that would see the opening hours of night entertainment venues extended by two hours. Bangkok Post · Dec 19, 2022
U.S. Supreme Court allows rapid removal of migrants to continue as legal challenge plays out Title 42, an emergency health order invoked at the start of the pandemic, allows immigration agents to quickly remove migrants from the country. It was scheduled to be lifted on Wednesday. The Texas Tribune · Dec 19, 2022
Political brawl over nursing home ratings The aged care minister has hit back at the opposition over its criticism of the new rating tool for nursing homes. AAP · Dec 19, 2022
The People's Kitchen given special commendation by the High Sheriff of Tyne and Wear The prominent Newcastle-based charity has been recognised for the tireless work it does in the community Chronicle Live · Dec 19, 2022
Man 'feels imprisoned' in hospital he's 'living' in 'because no alternative accommodation can be found' Court told he has a computer and a television, and watched the World Cup Final on Sunday Manchester Evening News · Dec 19, 2022
The Guardian view on the NHS strikes: time to talk about pay, Mr Barclay Editorial: The government’s refusal to negotiate with unions is based on disingenuous arguments The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022
Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022 Mum who confronted Health Secretary in hospital says he just 'wanted a photo opportunity' Sarah Pinnington-Auld has been at King’s College Hospital while her daughter Lucy, receives treatment for cystic fibrosis - she told The Mirror that thinks Steve Barclay didn't want to be asked about the NHS
Liverpool Echo · Dec 19, 2022 Message to anyone with family in hospital this Christmas One Merseyside NHS Trust has issued the message in a bid to get patients home for the holidays
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022 Shops should try a closed-door policy to save energy Letters: Maggie Johnston wonders why doors are kept open while heaters blast away. Rev Dr John Caperon has faith in his trusty draught excluder
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022 Pay NHS staff properly so they don’t have to turn to the private sector Letters: Jack Pickard on incentivising NHS doctors to provide additional NHS work and Martin Giebner on the need to raise salaries. Plus a letter from Justin Ash of Spire Healthcare
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022 Ambulance unions to meet Health Secretary for 11th-hour talks ahead of strikes With Steve Barclay refusing to discuss pay, it is highly likely the discussions will not avert disruption.
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022 Sunak urges unions to call off NHS strikes as report recommends using reservists not troops in crises Warning armed forces ‘cannot be the first port of call whenever an emergency hits’
Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2022 Ill Londoners not at risk of dying ‘should make own way to hospital on ambulance strike day’ People without a life-threatening condition are ‘unlikely to get an ambulance’ during the action, according to the London Ambulance Service
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022 NHS ambulance strikes will put patients at risk – but delays already at record high Alarming data underlines why workers in England and Wales are taking exceptional step that may have lethal consequences
Liverpool Echo · Dec 19, 2022 Neighbours fear planned medical incinerator is 'a disaster waiting to happen' Protests groups claim the incinerator could pose health risks for those living nearby
AAP · Dec 19, 2022 More young Aussies feel isolated, left out New research from headspace's national youth mental health survey shows two thirds of Australians aged 12 to 25 feel lonely.
AAP · Dec 19, 2022 Healthy jump in overseas doctor arrivals The number of internationally trained doctors arriving to work in Australia has risen back to pre-pandemic levels.