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Common Weal: Why we won't support the National Care Service

 The think tank says it cannot support the bill in its current form.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2024

Bill to give 'choice at end of life' to be introduced to Parliament this month

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater calls for ‘honest and compassionate’ debate on her Bill

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2024

Graves could be reused under proposals to tackle lack of space for the dead

Law Commission also suggests reopening cemeteries declared full as part of England and Wales consultation

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2024

Online GP appointments hit all time high in August, NHS data shows

Senior doctors said remote consultations are “often more convenient” for patients, but they work to ensure requests for face-to-face appointments are respected.

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024

Number of centenarians in England and Wales may have hit a peak, figures show

A 0.5% decrease in people aged 100 or over is probably related to post-WWI baby boom, ONS says

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2024

Warning cost of assisted dying in Scotland could be ‘substantially higher’ than estimates

A vote has reached the Scottish Parliament

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024

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 · Sep 30, 2024

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 · Sep 30, 2024

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 · Sep 30, 2024

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) · Sep 29, 2024