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Manager of scandal-plagued Oakden care home banned

A manager at the Oakden mental care facility has been barred from practising for 12 years, after an investigation found "shameful" neglect of its residents.

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Consultants reported more than 520 conflicts of interest during audit of Australian aged care

Commissioner says high number of real, potential or perceived declarations reflects a ‘robust conflict management processes’ but union says figure is ‘staggering’

The Guardian - AU

UK Government Considers Separating Pay Structure for NHS Nurses

"A call for evidence" has been launched to understand if Agenda for Change contracts are preventing NHS nurses in their career development and if a separate pay structure for the UK nursing staff will work.

International Business Times UK

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Army heroes turn lifesavers; Saved blood cancer patients

In a heartfelt and selfless display of humanity, two exceptional Army personnel Captain Cyrus and Fezal have become heroes not with weapons but with a life-saving stem cell donation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘The last thing I wanted’: cesarean rates in Puerto Rico soar amid health crisis

More than half of babies born on the island are delivered via surgery, but doctor convenience is only half the story

The Guardian - US

Highgate Cemetery to charge £25,000 for burial spots close to grave of Karl Marx

The cemetery is the resting place of George Michael, George Eliot and Douglas Adams as well as Karl Marx

Evening Standard

UK government’s free childcare scheme in disarray, charities say

Thousands of concerned parents reportedly struggling to sign up for flagship offering that starts in April

The Guardian - UK

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‘How are we going to pay?’ Carer ‘overwhelmed’ by funeral costs after mother and sister die within months

One in five familes experience financial concerns when paying for a funeral, according to SunLife’s new Cost of Dying report

The Independent UK

Cost of dying reaches record high in UK, new report reveals

Average cost of dying has soared to just under £10,000, SunLife’s annual report shows

The Independent UK

Hunter's poor HSC performance escapes examination

Phillip O'Neill | Why not enough regional schools are delivering the goods

Newcastle Herald

Maternity deaths at highest levels in two decades, according to study

They're at levels we haven't seen since 2003-05 according to the research, with black women and women from deprived areas among those most at risk

GoodToKnow

I’m 80 and my single daughter is bullying me into childcare

Now is the time to say ‘No!’ says Philippa Perry. It will feel frightening, but you must do it anyway and, with time, you will feel more confident

The Guardian - UK

Home Office blamed for NHS bills paid by mothers stuck in UK amid pandemic

Women who were forced to give birth in UK by visa delays say ministers promised they would not be penalised

The Guardian - UK

Prince Joachim of Denmark to attend abdication of Queen Margrethe II alone

Denmark will welcome a new King and Queen on Sunday as Crown Prince Frederik and his wife Crown Princess Mary ascend the throne in historic event

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Britain is a poorer, sicker place. No wonder disability claims have trebled in a decade

Rishi Sunak denies it: but the government’s own figures tell us how the country’s health has been afflicted by austerity, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Medical Daily

National Blood Donor Month: Expert Debunks Misconceptions About Blood Donation

National Blood Donor Month holds special significance this year, as the country faces an emergency shortage, with donations reaching an all-time low in the past two decades.

The Guardian - UK

Why are so many women dying during pregnancy and what can be done?

Number dying in UK has reached highest level in 20 years but alarming trend going unaddressed worldwide

The Guardian - UK

UK life expectancy falls to lowest level in a decade

Impact of coronavirus blamed as life expectancy falls to 78.6 years for boys born between 2020 and 2022, and to 82.6 for girls

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Latin Times

Puerto Rico Sees Rise In Cesarean Deliveries, More Than 50% Babies Delivered Via Surgery

The surge in cesareans has been witnessed since 2018 in younger females under the age of 40, as per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Kiplinger

Retired or Nearly Retired? 2024 Is the Time to Focus on Risk Reduction

High rates on long-term savings vehicles, including fixed annuities, provide a timely opportunity in 2024.

The Hindu

Karnataka High Court quashes law that gives 100% reservation to women in nursing officer posts in military

The High Court of Karnataka has struck down a provision of the Indian Military Nursing Services Ordinance, 1943, a law enacted during British era and adopted by India post independence, which gives 100% reservation for woman in the posts of ‘nursing officer.

The Independent UK

Ugandan woman who welcomed twins at 70 shares first photos of babies after hospital discharge

‘The whole of Africa is rejoicing for her,’ doctor says

The Guardian - UK

Jeff Dunn obituary

Other lives: Teacher who set up and ran the Liverpool Schools’ Parliament as a debating chamber for young people

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Six Key Factors to Consider When Shopping for Long-Term Care Insurance

Decisions regarding your long-term health should always be considered carefully.

Kiplinger

The Real Cost of Funding Adult Children: Postponing Retirement

Report shows that nearly one-third of American parents support their adult children financially.

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