Record number of men in care work in England as immigration eases jobs crisis Sector has hired 185,000 foreign recruits in last two years, figures show, more than offsetting drop in British workers The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2024
Family of Sheku Bayoh accuse Scottish Government of 'stonewalling' inquiry decision THE family of Sheku Bayoh have accused the Scottish Government of “stonewalling” them over calls for it to expand the terms of reference of the… The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2024
Why Gen X Marks the Spot for Rethinking Retirement Retirement plans that worked for Baby Boomers may not fit the bill for Gen Xers. If you're nearing 60, it's time to bring your retirement strategy up to date. Kiplinger · Oct 9, 2024
Women’s health being neglected worldwide, says Melinda French Gates Exclusive: Billionaire launches $250m fund to address problem as she warns of growth of ‘maternity care deserts’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2024
UK Government's Winter Fuel Payment cut will leave majority of pensioners worse off THE UK Government’s “scandalous decision” to cut the eligibility of the Winter Fuel Payment will leave 85 of Scottish pensioners in poverty… The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2024
The Guardian view on the coroner’s role: if deaths can be prevented, they should be Editorial: When inquests make recommendations, they must not be allowed to sink into a bottom drawer The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024
Deaths outstrip births in UK for first time in nearly 50 years Excluding the Covid pandemic, ONS figures show 16,300 fewer births than deaths, not seen since 1970s ‘baby bust’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024
When is it time for an older doctor to hang up their stethoscope? We owe it to our patients to get it right A doctors’ ability to provide sound patient care diminishes with age. We need a comprehensive, fair and respectful way of assessing fitness to practice The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2024
John Swinney stands by National Care Service plans as union withdraws support THE Scottish Government's plans to set up a National Care Service are the “most effective way” of improving care services across the country,… The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2024
Scotland's population rockets thanks to migration from abroad SCOTLAND’s population rose faster than at any time since the 1940s the first half of last year thanks to people moving to the country from abroad… The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2024
STUC urges Scottish Government to drop National Care Service legislation SCOTLAND'S largest trade union body has become the latest organisation to call on the Scottish Government to withdraw the National Care Service… The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2024
‘Angry’ families to launch their own maternity inquiry after losing faith in NHS probe ‘I’m furious... it’s not our job to fix that maternity unit’, says father The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024
Bulk-billing incentives can't stop GP visits cost rise The cost of a GP appointment keeps rising, with a spike in the number of GPs slugging patients more than $90 for a consultation. AAP · Oct 7, 2024
Don't expect human life expectancy to grow much more, researcher says A new study suggests that humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2024 The Guardian view on privatised care failures: a service crying out for change Editorial: The poor record of for-profit care homes must lead to a rethink on how public services are organised
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2024 Rises in life expectancy have slowed dramatically, analysis finds Rapid rises achieved in 20th century have slowed significantly, with life expectancy in the US falling
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024 Increase in human life expectancy is slowing down, study suggests The study suggests it would be optimistic if 15% of females and 5% of males could live to 100 years old in most countries this century.
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024 The rise in human life expectancy is finally slowing down There may be more immediate potential in improving quality of life at older ages instead of extending life, scientists say
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2024 GP care analysis casts doubt on Labour pledge to ‘bring back the family doctor’ Patients will increasingly see nurses, physiotherapists or pharmacists instead of GPs, says Frontier Economics study
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2024 English council may ask parents of children taken into care to pay half of costs Derbyshire authority proposes asking for up to £113 a week for children in care under voluntary arrangements
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2024 Children raised by friends or relatives are being ‘plunged into poverty’, says UK charity A lack of financial and emotional support for kinship carers could push up to 18,000 children into an already overstretched foster care system
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2024 Coroners warn of risk to lives without urgent reform of NHS adult care Health secretary Wes Streeting told to speed up changes as inability to free up hospital bed linked to deaths of patients
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2024 ‘Prognosis is not an exact science’: NHS doctors consider practicalities of assisted dying Questions raised over potential eligibility, while body representing palliative care staff opposes law change
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2024 What have Labour cabinet ministers said about assisted dying? The government is remaining neutral in the vote, meaning ministers will be allowed to follow their consciences
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2024 One in four millennials keen to have children ‘say finances are putting them off’ Women in their thirties also listed their work and not having a suitable partner as reasons why they were putting off having children