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Kinship carers in England to be given financial support in government pilot

Charities hail ‘groundbreaking’ scheme for grandparents and others who take full parental responsibility for a child

The Guardian - UK

Yes, Britain needs more babies – but Reform’s nasty plans for women won’t help

The UK, like many other countries, has a falling birthrate. But Danny Kruger’s perverse 1970s-style policies offer nothing to mothers-to-be, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Holyrood sets date for final debate on Assisted Dying Bill

MSPs will begin considering amendments to the proposed legislation on March 10, with a final vote expected to take place on March 17.

Evening Standard

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Jersey votes to approve assisted dying, as a similar UK bill stalls in House of Lords

The island of Jersey has voted to legalize assisted dying for some terminally ill adults, as a similar bill stalls in the U.K. Parliament

The Independent UK

Did Thorbjørn Jagland Attempt to Take His Own Life? Former Norwegian PM Rushed to Hospital After Epstein Charges

Norwegian ex-PM Thorbjørn Jagland, 75, hospitalised weeks after being charged with gross corruption linked to Jeffrey Epstein files.

International Business Times UK

Jersey becomes second part of British Isles to pass assisted dying legislation

But concerns have been raised about the lengthy wait for a similar Bill on the Isle of Man to be granted royal assent by Whitehall.

Evening Standard

Jersey approves bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults

Assembly members voted on Wednesday in favour of the bill, which will need royal assent before it becomes law

The Guardian - UK

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Patients dead as hospital build sparks fungal outbreak

Sydney's largest public hospital admits construction works sparked an outbreak of a fungal infection that left two patients dead and four more sick.

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Cruel comments, racism and cover-ups: key findings from England’s maternity care report

Investigation finds instances of shocking maternity staff conduct alongside structural and staffing problems

The Guardian - UK

How quickly can Brits book a GP appointment? Survey finds worrying numbers avoid calling doctors when ill

A new survey finds a significant number of Brits are postponing GP appointments due to appointment concerns and confidence issues in NHS services.

Evening Standard

South Korea’s birthrate rises for second year with experts saying ‘echo boomers’ behind boost

Rebound in the country – which has been having demographic crisis – said to be partly because of 3.6 million born between 1991 and 1995 having children

The Guardian - AU

Half of Britons avoid calling GP when they are ill, survey finds

Most believe they will struggle to get an appointment, with over a quarter choosing to manage ailment themselves

The Guardian - UK

Senedd votes in favour of implementing Westminster’s assisted dying bill

Should legislation pass House of Lords, the matter will require another vote after May’s Welsh elections

The Guardian - UK

"We've made mistakes": Discord delays age verification rollout but promises no meaningful change as co-founder spends 1,857 words trying to sound apologetic

"Let me be upfront: we knew this rollout was going to be controversial"

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It's Time to Bust These 3 Long-Term Care Myths (and Face Some Uncomfortable Truths)

None of us wants to think we'll need long-term care when we get older, but the odds are roughly even that we will. Which is all the more reason to understand the realities of LTC and how to pay for it.

The Times of India

First ‘dementia village’ with shops, restaurant and theatre set to open in US to transform elderly care

The United States is set to launch its first dementia village. This innovative development aims to provide a neighbourhood-like environment for residents. It will feature homes, shops, and recreational spaces. The project seeks to enhance the quality of life for individuals with dementia. This model offers a new approach to…

Kiplinger

Aging in Place Can Be Bad for Your Health: This Financial Pro's Alternative Is a No-Brainer

Why age alone in financial hardship when you can enjoy companionship — and share the costs of housing, groceries and health care — with a small community of friends?

The Guardian - UK

Passport changes prevent British dual national from visiting dying mother

New Home Office rules causing ‘stress upon stress’ for British woman living in Netherlands trying to enter UK

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The Times of India

From Bill Gates to former prince Andrew: The biggest names felled by the Epstein files

In most cases, the documents do not accuse those named of participating in Epstein’s crimes. The consequences have instead flowed from the visibility of continued contact, personal familiarity, or financial links that became publicly indefensible once exposed.

The Independent UK

As the US population ages, more employees are seeking caregiver benefits at work

More than 63 million Americans provide care for an adult family member, and most of them have regular paid jobs as well, according to AARP

The Guardian - AU

At the algorithm’s mercy: Jean may have to leave her SA home as ‘outrageous’ tool cuts aged care support

Exclusive: Jean Mathew, who has cerebral palsy, might have to leave her beloved home and rose garden after her funding was reduced

Evening Standard

Number of years of likely good health in UK falls to new low

There is a “clear geographical divide” between local areas with the highest and lowest healthy life expectancy.

The Guardian - UK

Home Office age assessment scheme endangers child refugees and must be scrapped, NGOs say

Coalition of refugee support groups says board’s ‘traumatic’ and ‘flawed’ processes are putting children at risk

The Independent UK

Campaigners warn of ‘dangerous gaps’ in NHS care for life-threatening childbirth condition

Mother feared she was ‘going to die’ after five hospitals failed to diagnose that she had potentially fatal Placenta Accreta Spectrum pregnancy complication

Evening Standard

Princess Royal ‘inspired’ by charity work of former Miss Scotland and husband

Nicola and Garreth Wood, who have been made MBEs, founded Kids Operating Room in 2018.

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