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Prince Harry all smiles as he arrives at WellChild awards ceremony in London without Meghan

The Duke of Sussex became patron of WellChild in 2007 and has attended the charity’s awards ceremony 12 times

Evening Standard

Two million French seniors live in poverty: charity report

Two million seniors in France live below the poverty line, warns a charity that works to alleviate isolation amongst the elderly. It pointed to a rise in poverty, particularly among older women and people living alone.

Radio France Internationale

A new start after 60: I became a foster carer at 75 – and it has helped keep me young

Patricia Swan thought she might be considered too old to care for young children. But now she and her husband are looking after three siblings under seven

The Guardian - UK

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Health Secretary Neil Gray wants to ‘complete the job’ on National Care Service

SCOTLAND'S Health Secretary is seeking discussions with council leaders after they pulled their support for flagship plans to set up a National…

The National (Scotland)

Assisted dying is much more than a party political issue

If the prime minister has welcomed the debate in parliament, it is surely because he recognises changing public opinion

The Guardian - UK

Isolated, overwhelmed and hours from a psychologist: regional Australia facing a perinatal health crisis

One in five women suffer from perinatal anxiety and depression but only one in 10 receive treatment – and the risk is higher in regional areas

The Guardian - AU

Belgian King, Prime Minister Confront Pope Over Child Sex Abuse, Forced Adoption Scandals

'Misdeeds need to be recognized,' Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said. 'When something goes wrong we cannot accept cover-ups.'

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Scandal-hit UK nursing regulator chief to step down following The Independent’s exposés

Chair of nursing and midwifery council announces departure, months after dammning review

The Independent UK

Major fears over Labour’s nursery plan for 9-month-olds in schools

Early years experts warn of lack of staff, playgrounds and toilets

The Guardian - UK

Sukhdeep wants to see her mother while she is still alive – but Australia’s visa rules have left her in limbo

For migrants on Australian bridging visas, every three months brings mental torture

The Guardian - AU

Covid Inquiry: Chris Whitty says lack of ICU capacity during pandemic was a 'political choice'

Chief medical officer says ‘very low’ capacity made treating the virus difficult

Evening Standard

New urgent care service to be delivered in house for aged care residents

The system will ease pressure on emergency departments.

Newcastle Herald

The secret of ‘Blue Zones’ where people reach 100? Fake data, says academic

University College London researcher is on a mission to debunk shoddy research into the world’s oldest people.

Al Jazeera

How is pregnancy different in your 40s? 6 things experts want you to know

What it is really like to carry a baby later in this decade, from pregnancy monitoring to post-birth recovery time…

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The Guardian - UK

Let’s celebrate older people just like Poland does

Letter: Dr Carole Easton highlights community efforts in the UK and advocates for a commissioner for older people and ageing

The Independent UK

Mother of baby Lucy Letby tried to murder says hospital bosses who ignored concerns ‘complicit’

Child N’s mother told a public inquiry ‘nothing effective’ had been done by NHS authorities since the crimes of Beverley Allitt and Harold Shipman

The Guardian - AU

Man dies at Sydney recycling facility – as it happened

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AAP

Nurses force premier to reckon with 'hollow promises'

Thousands of nurses and midwives are striking as part of an ongoing stoush with the state government over a pay rise the premier says NSW can't afford.

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The National (Scotland)

Nurses union backs Scottish pay deal as Labour plan rejected

Members of a nursing union have voted to accept the Scottish Government’s NHS pay deal ...

Marie Claire

Why experts warn "things are not the same" for Princess Kate as she returns to work

Marie Claire

Sorry, But a Prince Harry and King Charles Meeting This Month Is "Highly Unlikely," Claims Source

Harry will be in the U.K. in late September.

The Guardian - UK

Why Irish names are tongue-twisters for English speakers

A new baby in the family means learning to pronounce a new name – and a bit of cruel fun for parents

The Guardian - AU

Yes, more Australians should have access to IVF – but talk of a fertility ‘problem’ has the scent of old patriarchy

It could be seen as an advancement of rights but instead the proposed changes to IVF remain entwined with rightwing reproduction madness

The Guardian - UK

More people in England being buried or cremated by councils, survey finds

Local Government Association says cost to taxpayer for last-resort ceremonies has climbed to £6m a year

The Conversation

Why has there been a sharp rise in health-related benefits claims in Britain but not in similar countries? Expert Q&A

Since 2019, real-terms spending on health-related benefits in Britain has increased by £12 billion and is set to continue growing, according to a new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies. However, comparable countries, such as France, Australia and the US, have not experienced similar increases in spending.

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