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‘A bowl of spaghetti’ : Covid inquiry opens with flowchart on UK’s pandemic planning

Over 100 bodies appear to have had a role in protecting Britain from deadly viruses, and Lady Hallett must untangle the mess

The Guardian - UK

The government wants a 'volunteer army' to save social care – our research shows why that's not possible

The UK government is recruiting a volunteer army for social care, to help with the sector’s record-high vacancy rate. There are currently a staggering 165,000 open posts, representing 10.7% of the workforce.

The Conversation

Health minister Will Quince to stand down at next election to ‘put family first’

The Conservative MP for Colchester said he felt he had been ‘neglecting’ his job as a father.

The Independent UK

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Manchester Arena bombing inquiry: Families slam 'excuses' and call on police and government to act to ensure lessons are learned

As three year £32m inquiry comes to a close, families vent fury at government attempts to 'block' regulation of healthcare at large events and police 'failure' to train all cops to treat seriously injured casualties

Manchester Evening News

Organisations 'slow' to act on Manchester Arena bombing inquiry recommendations

The response to the attack was heavily criticised by the public inquiry

Wales Online

Some organisations ‘somewhat slow’ over Arena inquiry findings, chairman says

The response to the 2017 terrorist attack has been heavily criticised by a public inquiry into the events of that day.

The Independent UK

England on track to end new HIV transmissions by 2030, says Government

The Department of Health and Social Care said new transmissions fell by almost a third between 2019 and 2021.

The Independent UK

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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Government urged to regulate healthcare at big events to prevent 'unsafe care, abuse and deaths'

The Care Quality Commission is lobbying the Department of Health and Social Care to bring the 'unregulated' sector under its sphere, to enable it to take action against poor providers

Manchester Evening News

UK government endorsed e-cigarette firm accused of fuelling underage vaping

Juul has been portrayed by ministers as a leader in combating youth vaping, but has settled lawsuits in the US that claim it targeted teenagers

The Guardian - UK

Huge North Manchester Hospital rebuild to 'complete by 2030' - but how much cash do we actually get?

"We are still awaiting news of when it will be completed and funding details. There is no room for further delay"

Manchester Evening News

Woman who miscarried fined by NHS for claiming free prescription

Pregnant people are entitled to free prescriptions if they have a valid maternity exemption certificate

Liverpool Echo

The impact of childhood and teenage anxiety disorders on later life – new research

Anxiety rates have been rising in recent years among children and young people, with the situation partially exacerbated by the pandemic.

The Conversation

Downing Street rejects calls for Acas to help end junior doctor dispute

The British Medical Association had asked the Government to enter into talks facilitated by the conciliation service.

The Independent UK

Medical chiefs call for third-party intervention to end junior doctors row

Downing Street has said there will be no talks unless junior doctors abandon their starting position of a 35% pay rise and call off strikes.

The Independent UK

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Tory social care 'betrayal' sparks fury with plan to slash workforce funding in HALF

The Department of Health and Social Care quietly announced a move to halve promised cash for the social care workforce to £250 million which critics said would leave planned reforms to the struggling sector 'in tatters'

Manchester Evening News

University of Manchester handed part of £5m fund to 'reduce recreational student drug use'

The documentary-style video education project has been designed to reduce demand for drugs

The Guardian - UK

Reports of rotten pork being sold in UK may lead to tighter control of FSA

Therésè Coffey may bring Food Standards Agency, now overseen by health department, under remit of Defra

Evening Standard

Government to consider ‘banning addictive fruit-flavoured vapes’

The Public Health Minister is expected to call for an investigation on the issue, according to reports

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The Guardian - UK

Satisfaction with the NHS plummets to lowest level in 40 years

Leader of BMA says findings are ‘damning indictment’ of the Tories’ handling of the health service

The Independent UK

Junior doctors’ leaders to halt strikes and enter pay talks

The Department of Health and Social Care said the BMA has agreed to talks on the same terms as other health unions which concluded this week.

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