Change allows hundreds to end life on their own terms NSW was the last state to legalise voluntary assisted dying and hundreds of people have asked for approval in the first months of the euthanasia scheme. AAP · Jun 28, 2024
9 ‘power traits’ to help you live past 100, according to science (and #4 is a huge surprise) To live past 100, research has uncovered the nine 'power traits' you need - and they're not just for a long life, but for anyone wanting to remain healthy in their older years. GoodToKnow · Jun 26, 2024
Poorer high-ability UK children fall behind peers at school from age of 11 Study finds critical period between ages of 11 and 14 is when ‘things seem to start going wrong’ compared with wealthier group The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2024
The true cost of aging well Women are living longer lives than men — but do we know how to pay for them? Salon · Jun 23, 2024
Edinburgh nurse climbs Pentland Skyline in memory of daughter Sophie AN EDINBURGH nurse whose teenage daughter died by suicide after viewing harmful content online has raised more than £4000 for Childline... The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2024
My working-class dad sent me to private school – now I feel that I’ve failed him You carry a huge burden of guilt, but it was your parents who failed you, not you them. Their damaging expectations meant you never felt loved for who you are The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2024
How Women Can Prepare to Take on Financial Challenges If you’re not already well-versed in financial planning, it’s a good idea to get there now so you can proactively meet challenges rather than simply react to them. Kiplinger · Jun 21, 2024
University, apprenticeship or straight into a job? Our Step Up Expo helps you decide... Julie Henry reveals why next week’s education and careers show is a must-visit for teens and parents alike Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2024
Distraught grandmother seeks advice after seeing her grandchildren ‘favour’ other grandparents - here’s what to do if that sounds familiar One grandmother asked the internet for advice when she saw her grandchildren 'favour' their other grandparents. Our expert shares her thoughts on managing this situation. GoodToKnow · Jun 20, 2024
Dame Elizabeth Fradd obituary Assistant chief nursing officer for England determined to improve the care of children in hospital and in the community The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2024
Norway tightens controls over adoptions from abroad but won't ban practice as investigation unfolds Norway's government says it has tightened controls over adoptions from abroad but will allow the practice to continue as it conducts an investigation into the legality and ethics of past adoptions The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024
There are too many children in care who could be looked after by their families Letter: A reader whose great-niece is in care calls for systematic change in children’s services and says family-based solutions should be given greater consideration The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024
Menopause must not be 'catastrophised', health expert Introducing menopause leave risks inferring women's work performance is impaired just because they are going through a normal life phase, health experts warn. AAP · Jun 18, 2024
Budget includes Newcastle in regional bulk-billing scheme threshold The scheme is aimed at improving the cost to visit GPs. Newcastle Herald · Jun 18, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024 ‘We wouldn’t let animals die in misery. Why should humans?’: Susan Hampshire on why dying must be a choice The actor argues that the law has changed elsewhere; now it’s time for the UK to show compassion
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2024 Rishi Sunak says he is not opposed to assisted dying PM says ‘I’m not against it in principle’ with issue expected to be subject of Commons vote in next parliament
Kiplinger · Jun 16, 2024 Finding the Right Home Health Care For You Kiplinger reviews how to find the right home health care for yourself and your situation.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2024 Places in council-run children’s homes in England fall by third as private firms take over Increased reliance on private provision is pushing children hundreds of miles away from friends and family
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2024 Simple steps to lower your risk of having a fall as you get older The key is to knowing your limits
Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2024 Family visa petition against wage threshold increases reaches 100k signatures needed for Parliament debate A petition against the increase set up on the government website reached 101,321 signatures, despite closing early after the general election was called for July 4
AAP · Jun 14, 2024 Funding plea as health system faces 'national crisis' Patients are copping the brunt of a deteriorating health system as state and territory health ministers call on the federal government to help fix the "crisis".
Newcastle Herald · Jun 13, 2024 Aged care workers banned after abuse and neglect of nursing home resident Infinite Care raised the complaint after firing the two women.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2024 The Guardian view on care failures: vulnerable children need homes, not court orders Editorial: The lack of suitable placements for at-risk young people has led to a huge rise in deprivation of liberty orders. Family judges are right to be furious
The Conversation · Jun 13, 2024 Philadelphia’s 200-year-old disability records show welfare reform movement’s early shift toward rationing care and punishing poor people Charles Kingley was a widower and a single father of four who lived in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia in 1829. He worked at a brewhouse but struggled to secure care for his youngest child, William, who was about 5 years old and nearly blind.
Marie Claire · Jun 13, 2024 Prince William “Wasn’t Emotionally Prepared” for the Dual Cancer Diagnoses of His Wife, Princess Kate, and His Father, King Charles, Royal Expert Says As William prepares to turn 42 years old in a week’s time, the Prince of Wales has proven himself “more than competent and capable” of stepping up in their absence throughout 2024.