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John Swinney still 'wrestling' with final view on assisted dying

JOHN Swinney has said he is still “wrestling” with whether he believes in assisted dying.

The National (Scotland)

Free energy drinks and ‘mandatory euthanasia’ among tips submitted as NHS public consultation mocked

Government launches major consultation on the future of the NHS, promising to put patients and staff at the heart of its 10-year health plan

The Independent UK

I thought when my mother went into aged care my daily work would be over. I was wrong

You can be as diligent and thorough as you like when you visit a facility but there are things you cannot know until your loved one is in there

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India considers rules on 'passive' euthanasia as doctors prescribe caution

India has begun framing guidelines on so-called “passive” euthanasia that would lay out conditions for shutting off life support for terminally ill patients. But medical and religious organisations have expressed concerns that the norms would place too much responsibility on doctors to make decisions between life or death.

Radio France Internationale

How can Britain plot its future when it is so deeply stuck in the mud? Empower the citizens

Is the way to address big issues, such as assisted dying, the model used in Ireland, asks Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK

Do you want kids? It’s finally OK to simply say no

If birth rates are falling it could be down to choosing childlessness, rather than economics or infertility

The Guardian - UK

End of life care in England and Wales can’t cope with demand, say doctors opposed to assisted dying

Forecast indicates about 130,000 more people will need palliative care by 2048

The Guardian - UK

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Royal Rest For Cancer Patient King On First Day Of Australia Tour

Britain's King Charles will spend the first full day of a landmark trip to his Australian realm recuperating and without public engagements Saturday, a nod to the 75-year-old cancer patient's fragile health.

International Business Times

Former archbishop of Canterbury urges C of E bishops in Lords to back assisted dying bill

Exclusive: George Carey’s position in stark contrast to that of current head of C of E and that of Islam and the Catholic church

The Guardian - UK

Committee reviewing euthanasia in Canada finds some deaths driven by homelessness fears, isolation

An expert committee reviewing euthanasia deaths in Canada’s most populous province has identified several cases where patients asked to be killed in part for social reasons such as isolation and fears of homelessness

The Independent UK

Navigating messy sprints and the secret to longevity: 32-year-old pro lifts the lid

The British Arkéa rider on shifting from sprinter to leadout man

Cycling Weekly

Archbishop of Canterbury to meet MP behind assisted dying bill

Kim Leadbeater wrote to Justin Welby after he described a change in the law as dangerous and ‘a slippery slope’UK politics live – latest updates

The Guardian - UK

From the ‘cliff edge’ to the DWP: what will UK carer’s allowance review look at?

Review called after revelation that thousands of unpaid carers have been forced to repay accidental overpayments

The Guardian - UK

Scrap 'onerous' fines for aged care staff: union

An overhaul of the aged care sector should remove large financial penalties for individual staff who breach the code of conduct, advocates say

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No rebirth of baby bonus despite falling fertility rate

The deputy prime minister says there are no plans to bring back the baby bonus after a record low for the nation's fertility rate.

The Conversation

Assisted dying bill enters parliament – how likely is it to become law?

Labour backbench MP Kim Leadbeater has introduced a bill in the House of Commons that aims to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.

The Guardian - UK

England and Wales assisted dying bill formally launched in House of Commons

MPs to hold first debate on Labour MP Kim Leadbeater’s private member’s bill on 29 November

International Business Times

New Assisted Dying Bill Introduced In UK Parliament

A new proposal to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales was introduced in the UK parliament on Wednesday, sparking concern from senior church leaders and opponents about its implications.

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The Independent UK

New UK bill aims to legalize assisted dying for people who are terminally ill

A new bill aiming to legalize assisted dying in Britain is set to be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday, marking the first time in nearly a decade that lawmakers will debate allowing doctors to help end people’s lives after previous court challenges to change the law failed

The Guardian - UK

Legalising assisted dying a ‘slippery slope’, says archbishop of Canterbury

Justin Welby warns new law risks turning right to die into a duty ahead of bill being formally introduced in parliament

The Guardian - UK

Vulnerable people not at risk from proposed assisted dying law, says MP

Kim Leadbeater, sponsor of bill, says it will include ‘stringent’ criteria and only apply to terminally ill adults

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP's report on euthanasia, doctors and ethics in Canada

Canada has arguably the world’s most permissive system of euthanasia

The Independent UK

Rogue funeral directors could keep dead bodies in their garages without industry regulation, inquiry warns

The inquiry is calling for an independent statutory regulator to be set up for funeral directors in England to safeguard the dead

The Guardian - UK

Let’s get this straight: private healthcare will and must work for the NHS – not the other way around

Labour is right not to be squeamish about independent healthcare firms, but Wes Streeting seems wise enough to prioritise public benefit, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Good news, everyone! We appear to have reached peak longevity

Forget blue zones, superfoods and hi-tech rejuvenation therapies: study after study suggests our dreams of immortality will never come true. But maybe that’s just the kick in the pants humanity needs, writes Emma Beddington

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