'Beautiful' young woman 'paid the worst price' as tributes pour in Lucy George's family are "absolutely devastated" after the 25-year-old collapsed Liverpool Echo · Dec 16, 2022
Pressure on ministers to avert NHS strikes ahead of ‘very challenging’ week NHS Providers boss says nurses’ strike had ‘significant impact’ as senior Tories urge government to negotiate The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022
Nurse who treated Boris Johnson for Covid says they've 'had enough' as strikes to escalate Jenny McGee - who resigned last year over the "lack of respect" for the profession - blasted the government as the RCN warned walkouts are set to be more widespread in January Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022
One in three Brits fear they could not afford a loved one’s funeral due to cost of living crisis The average cost of a funeral has risen by more than £500 in the last 12 months The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022
Commentary: How rising hospital costs increase health care inequities for marginalized communities Across the state, California’s hospitals are facing serious challenges — particularly those institutions serving our urban, low-income and historically marginalized communities. Metropolitan anchor hospitals, as they have come to be known, play a vital role in advancing health equity and are disproportionately affected by the problems facing the entire health… Los Angeles Times · Dec 16, 2022
Editorial: Congress can’t waste this immigration opportunity For all the acrimony surrounding immigration politics, a majority of Americans have long supported two goals: giving undocumented immigrants who came to the US as children a pathway to legal status, and securing the country’s southern border. With only days remaining in the current Congress, lawmakers have an opportunity to… Tribune News Service · Dec 16, 2022
Author of 'Untangling Alzheimer’s: The Guide for Families and Professionals' explains how caregivers navigate holidays BALTIMORE -- As Christmas approaches, people who care for loved ones, as well as paid helpers, are preparing themselves and their patients to make it through the holidays. Caregivers face added stress of holiday preparations on top of the responsibilities associated with caregiving, said Karen Winkowski, administrator for the Harford… Tribune News Service · Dec 16, 2022
Dole queue lengthens but Northern Ireland job market still healthy The dole queue is around one fifth higher than March 2020 at 36,200 people Birmingham Post · Dec 16, 2022
NWAS issues urgent warning as people in Manchester 'posing as ambulance staff' "Please note these people are not North West Ambulance Service staff" Manchester Evening News · Dec 16, 2022
Glasgow cancer survivor 'won't let kids down' with free Santa's Grotto despite life-changing surgery Linda Dempster is set to have a pacemaker on her bowel fitted next week, however, she is currently focussed on ensuring the kids of Possilpark have an unforgettable Christmas experience. Glasgow Live · Dec 16, 2022
Top ATAR achieved by distance education student as Queensland's class of 2022 receives final results Kate Sanderson switched to a distance education school when the pandemic hit and is now one of 33 Queensland students who've received the highest possible ATAR. ABC News · Dec 16, 2022
West Lothian's old folk have a champion in Anne! Councillor Anne McMillan is West Lothian’s Older Person’s Champion Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022
Nurse, 61, says she was better paid 14 years ago for same job Kath Monks explained why she was walking out on strike and said she wanted to help the younger generation Liverpool Echo · Dec 16, 2022
Sam Polledri's mum calls for more Bristol defibs after rugby star's sudden death “He would still be alive and able to fulfil his many dreams he had" Bristol Post · Dec 16, 2022
Leeds Live · Dec 16, 2022 Tragedy behind the man with the 'best Christmas lights in Leeds' Jeff Norman hopes to raise thousands for hospice with his Christmas light display
ABC News · Dec 16, 2022 Broken Hill nurse Vivian Bullwinkel first woman to be honoured with Australian War Memorial statue Broken Hill nurse Vivian Bullwinkel was the sole survivor of the Banka Island massacre, in which 60 soldiers and 21 nurses were killed. It's hoped that one day, she'll also be a household name.
Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022 Scottish Budget is about facing up to responsibilities while being open about challenges ahead, says John Swinney The country needs a progressive path to reach its potential, writes Deputy First Minister John Swinney.
AAP · Dec 16, 2022 Indigenous women, kids at risk in custody Indigenous women and children are among the most vulnerable and largely over-represented groups in custody, a truth-telling inquiry has been told.
ABC News · Dec 16, 2022 Robodebt victim breaks down at royal commission while recalling 'intrusion' of 'rude' human services staff Sandra Bevan told the royal commission she was adamant the debt was incorrect, and "rude" phone calls made her life more difficult.
Wales Online · Dec 15, 2022 Boris Johnson’s intensive care nurse says 'we've had enough' The profession is 'terribly understaffed' and nurses 'just want a fair wage', insists Jenny McGee
Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022 'Nurses who served during pandemic should not have been forced into strike action' Nurses were forced into this position because the Health Secretary Steve Barclay chose the path of confrontation over negotiation
Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022 Health Secretary slammed for turning his back on striking nurses out in the cold Health Secretary Steve Barclay was slammed for turning his back on nurses and their patients as tens of thousands walked out today in the biggest strike in the RCN's 106-year history
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 ‘We’ve had enough’ – Boris Johnson’s intensive care nurse Jenny McGee cared for the former prime minister when he became seriously ill with Covid-19.
Bangkok Post · Dec 15, 2022 IATA calls for adoption of travel health code The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling for a universal health code for air travel, with the World Health Organization (WHO) standard used to prepare for future health emergencies.
AAP · Dec 15, 2022 Big funding boost for Indigenous health The federal government is injecting $120 million into Indigenous health infrastructure as it looks to deliver better outcomes for First Nations people.