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Mother of baby Lucy Letby tried to murder says hospital bosses who ignored concerns ‘complicit’

Child N’s mother told a public inquiry ‘nothing effective’ had been done by NHS authorities since the crimes of Beverley Allitt and Harold Shipman

The Independent UK

Man dies at Sydney recycling facility – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Nurses force premier to reckon with 'hollow promises'

Thousands of nurses and midwives are striking as part of an ongoing stoush with the state government over a pay rise the premier says NSW can't afford.

AAP

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Nurses union backs Scottish pay deal as Labour plan rejected

Members of a nursing union have voted to accept the Scottish Government’s NHS pay deal ...

The National (Scotland)

Why experts warn "things are not the same" for Princess Kate as she returns to work

Marie Claire

Sorry, But a Prince Harry and King Charles Meeting This Month Is "Highly Unlikely," Claims Source

Harry will be in the U.K. in late September.

Marie Claire

Why Irish names are tongue-twisters for English speakers

A new baby in the family means learning to pronounce a new name – and a bit of cruel fun for parents

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Yes, more Australians should have access to IVF – but talk of a fertility ‘problem’ has the scent of old patriarchy

It could be seen as an advancement of rights but instead the proposed changes to IVF remain entwined with rightwing reproduction madness

The Guardian - AU

More people in England being buried or cremated by councils, survey finds

Local Government Association says cost to taxpayer for last-resort ceremonies has climbed to £6m a year

The Guardian - UK

Why has there been a sharp rise in health-related benefits claims in Britain but not in similar countries? Expert Q&A

Since 2019, real-terms spending on health-related benefits in Britain has increased by £12 billion and is set to continue growing, according to a new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies. However, comparable countries, such as France, Australia and the US, have not experienced similar increases in spending.

The Conversation

Richard Stanwell obituary

Other lives: Administrator who provided professional support to health visitors, nurses and midwives

The Guardian - UK

Undercover as a home care worker in France: ‘The family count on me. The emotional strain makes me cry’

In Marseille, I find agency bosses desperate to fill shifts – and families desperate to secure care for loved ones, says Czech journalist Saša Uhlová

The Guardian - UK

'Glass half full': She had three choices, death was one but life was better

The annual Glow Walk is at Nobbys Beach on Saturday.

Newcastle Herald

Poor NHS maternity care in danger of becoming normalised, regulator warns

CQC issues damning report on maternity services in England as minister admits anxiety over ‘risk of disaster’

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The Texas Tribune

Maternal deaths surged in Texas in 2020, 2021

Even excluding deaths related to COVID, Texas’ maternal mortality rate spiked, reversing two years of improvement.

AAP

'Ever present': help for families after infant loss

An online program is helping rural families navigate their grief after stillbirth, with hopes expanded services will break down stigma surrounding infant loss.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish care worker struck off after repeatedly attacking nursing home resident

A CARE worker has been struck off for repeatedly assaulting a resident at a Scottish nursing home ...

Marie Claire

Prince Harry Is Set to Return to the U.K. in Under 2 Weeks

We can likely expect a short trip.

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Newcastle Herald

Aged care nurse 'ashamed' of failing to assess, treat 93yo woman after fall

'He knew the resident was vulnerable due to her age and dementia'

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“Tone-Deaf”: Japanese Cash Incentive For City Women To Wed Rural Men Cancelled After It Backfires

Japan was forced to reevaluate program that offered women more than $4,000 to move to rural areas and marry after public backlash. The post “Tone-Deaf”: Japanese Cash Incentive For City Women To Wed Rural Men Cancelled After It Backfires first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Guardian - UK

Alan Rushton obituary

Other lives: Lecturer in mental health social work at the Institute of Psychiatry in London who specialised in adoption and fostering

The Guardian - UK

British children the least happy in Europe – and Dutch kids the happiest? Don’t believe the hype

Careful with comparisons. A close look shows skewed figures – and a troubling picture of childhood in the Netherlands, says Netherlands-based journalist Senay Boztas

Evening Standard

Number of London school pupils to fall twice as fast as UK average as parents forced out of capital

There is expected to be another drop of around 52,000 primary school-aged children in the city by 2028

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's NHS is not in crisis, says Health Secretary

SCOTLAND'S NHS is not in crisis, Health Secretary Neil Gray has said.

The Guardian - UK

Nurseries in England say new rules have reduced care to ‘crowd control’

The first study into the Tory shake-up of childcare shows staff are overwhelmed

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