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GP appointment 'league tables' published for England

The data will reveal how many appointments each practice is delivering and the length of time it takes to be seen

Wales Online · Nov 24, 2022

Surge in aged care cases as latest wave of COVID-19 sweeps WA

The public is being urged to “do the right thing” as COVID-19 case numbers at aged care homes surge with a new wave of the virus sweeping Australia.

ABC News · Nov 24, 2022

GP practices could be named and shamed as appointment ‘league tables’ published

The Government said the data would give patients a ‘more informed choice’ about where to seek care.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

Southern Queensland families say regional skills shortage exacerbated by childcare deserts

Young families say private babysitters and flexible hours are not sustainable solutions to low childcare vacancies in regional areas.

ABC News · Nov 23, 2022

HIV-positive heart donor's family, recipient meet

A woman who got a new lease on life after a ground-breaking heart transplant between an HIV-positive donor and recipient got to meet the family of the woman who gave it to her

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022

Call for national guidelines to support birthing journey for women with disability

Until we adequately identify women with disability, we aren't understanding them and supporting their needs when they're giving birth, an expert says.

ABC News · Nov 23, 2022

There are calls for menstrual and menopause leave to be included in the Fair Work Act, but what is it and how would it work?

A number of countries have introduced policies to address the specific health needs of people who menstruate, but what are those policies, do they actually work and what is being proposed in Australia?

ABC News · Nov 23, 2022

Charlotte Jones obituary

Other Lives: GP who pioneered family planning services and sought to make childbirth as positive as possible for women

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2022

There are fairer ways to fund social care for all

Letters: Michael Hill, John Harvey and Tim Johnson on the reforms needed to create a social care system that doesn’t fail people when they’re most vulnerable

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2022

Heroic mother died pushing baby daughter’s pram away from oncoming lorry, partner reveals

Chris Tuczemskyi pays tribute to late partner Rebecca Ableman, who passed away from her injuries in October but saved the life of their daughter Autumn

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022