Why nurses in Greater Manchester are not striking as thousands walk out The strikes are the biggest and first-ever industrial action carried out by the Royal College of Nursing Manchester Evening News · Dec 15, 2022
My mum became seriously ill after being neglected in Leeds care home, claims daughter Joyce Clarke was admitted to the care home in August 2017, but by November she had become seriously ill Leeds Live · Dec 15, 2022
Scotland looks to end incarceration of under-18s in Young Offenders Institutions THE Scottish Government is seeking to stop people under the age of 18 being placed in young offender institutions (YOIs) with a new bill. The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2022
Poorer Scots spending one-third of their lives in ill health, figures suggest PEOPLE in Scotland’s most deprived communities spend more than a third of their life in poor health, according to the latest figures. The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2022
Where nurses are striking in Liverpool today and why they are walking out "Hospitals are full to the brim, we as nurses want to be able to properly care for our patients" Liverpool Echo · Dec 15, 2022
Scottish Budget: Nursing union calls for SNP Government for tackle crisis in workforce The Royal College of Nursing wants interim finance secretary John Swinney to implement fair pay for staff across the health and social care sector. Daily Record · Dec 15, 2022
Victoria Centre confirms wheelchair hire could be axed by council cuts Nottingham City Council is planning to withdraw the Shopmobility service from the Victoria Centre as it tries to plug a £32 million funding gap. Nottingham Post · Dec 15, 2022
Nottinghamshire patients asked to use services 'wisely' after GP suspends urgent care A Nottinghamshire GP had to suspend urgent care for much of the day amid 'unprecedented' levels of demand. Nottingham Post · Dec 15, 2022
Nurses in Wales go on strike with ‘significant impact’ on services expected Staff in all but one of the country’s health boards will take part in the walk-out on Thursday. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Nurses across Northern Ireland strike over pay and safe staffing levels The Royal College of Nursing is taking part in its second strike in three years in the region. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Congress passes bill to fund police de-escalation training The House has passed bipartisan legislation that would empower law enforcement agencies to adopt de-escalation training when encountering individuals with mental health issues The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Islands in the rural GP training stream GP registrars are able to work in rural areas under remote supervision in a new pilot program that aims to boost the number of doctors in the bush. AAP · Dec 15, 2022
‘Strong possibility’ of further nurses’ strikes in January, warns union leader Walkouts are currently planned for Thursday 15 and Tuesday 20 December The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Outback Queensland town of Julia Creek recruits first permanent doctor in two years Locals in this Queensland town have been crying out for a permanent doctor. Now, thanks to a story highlighting the town's plight and lucrative sweeteners, their determination looks set to pay off. ABC News · Dec 15, 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 Nurses going to picket lines ‘with heavy hearts’, but left with no choice – RCN The Royal College of Nursing in Northern Ireland will take part in a strike for fair pay and safe staffing levels.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022 Tens of thousands of nurses prepare to strike in ‘tragic first’ for NHS RCN chief says members are acting across England, Wales and Northern Ireland with a ‘very heavy heart’
Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022 Nurses begin largest strike in NHS history as war of words erupts with ministers The strike involves staff in about a quarter of hospitals and community teams in England
Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2022 US workers sue Georgia for transgender healthcare discrimination Three employees call for Georgia’s state health insurance to cover gender-confirming healthcare and other procedures.
ABC News · Dec 14, 2022 Intergenerational play changes lives of these elderly and young Australians Social isolation is a major issue affecting older Australians, but a program north of Brisbane is helping to bridge generational gaps.
Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022 Brits back nursing strikes as walkout branded a 'badge of shame' for Rishi Sunak Royal College of Nursing general secretary Pat Cullen said members on picket lines was 'a sign of failure on the part of government' as patients face cancelled operations and postponed treatments
Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022 All you need to know about nurses' strikes - from reasons, to salary negotiations In the summer, the Government announced that NHS staff in England would get a rise of £1,400 for all pay bands... but unions argued it was effectively a pay cut due to inflation
Irish Mirror · Dec 14, 2022 Tributes as honorary garda and 'most beautiful little girl' Maia Browne passes away Maia Browne, died peacefully at the LauraLynn children’s hospice in Dublin on Monday, December 12
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022 For now, judge won't stop NYC mayor's homeless removal plans A judge will not immediately halt New York City Mayor Eric Adams' plans to force mentally ill people from the streets and into treatment
Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022 'Nurses put their lives at risk during Covid - it's disgraceful that MPs don't care' Nurses are striking because their colleagues cannot afford to get the bus to work, feed their families or heat their homes. It is disgraceful that ministers care so little for those who care so much
Wales Online · Dec 14, 2022 Nurses go on strike in Wales for the first time: Cancelled appointments, surgeries and everything you need to know Nurses in Wales are striking for the first time in history with routine appointments and surgeries likely to be cancelled