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Which hospitals are affected by the nurses strike TODAY - full list with picket lines map

The Royal College of Nursing is staging the first strike in its 106-year history - with tens of thousands of hard-pressed nurses walking out over pay. Here's what you need to know

Daily Mirror

‘We can’t cope anymore’: Desperate and without any other option, these are the NHS nurses driven to strike

‘None of us want to compromise patient safety through a strike but we are left at this point with no other option’ says Charlie Rumary

The Independent UK

Why nurses in Greater Manchester are not striking as thousands walk out

The strikes are the biggest and first-ever industrial action carried out by the Royal College of Nursing

Manchester Evening News

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My mum became seriously ill after being neglected in Leeds care home, claims daughter

Joyce Clarke was admitted to the care home in August 2017, but by November she had become seriously ill

Leeds Live

Poorer Scots spending one-third of their lives in ill health, figures suggest

PEOPLE in Scotland’s most deprived communities spend more than a third of their life in poor health, according to the latest figures.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland looks to end incarceration of under-18s in Young Offenders Institutions

THE Scottish Government is seeking to stop people under the age of 18 being placed in young offender institutions (YOIs) with a new bill.

The National (Scotland)

Where nurses are striking in Liverpool today and why they are walking out

"Hospitals are full to the brim, we as nurses want to be able to properly care for our patients"

Liverpool Echo

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Scottish Budget: Nursing union calls for SNP Government for tackle crisis in workforce

The Royal College of Nursing wants interim finance secretary John Swinney to implement fair pay for staff across the health and social care sector.

Daily Record

Victoria Centre confirms wheelchair hire could be axed by council cuts

Nottingham City Council is planning to withdraw the Shopmobility service from the Victoria Centre as it tries to plug a £32 million funding gap.

Nottingham Post

Nottinghamshire patients asked to use services 'wisely' after GP suspends urgent care

A Nottinghamshire GP had to suspend urgent care for much of the day amid 'unprecedented' levels of demand.

Nottingham Post

Nurses in Wales go on strike with ‘significant impact’ on services expected

Staff in all but one of the country’s health boards will take part in the walk-out on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Nurses across Northern Ireland strike over pay and safe staffing levels

The Royal College of Nursing is taking part in its second strike in three years in the region.

The Independent UK

Congress passes bill to fund police de-escalation training

The House has passed bipartisan legislation that would empower law enforcement agencies to adopt de-escalation training when encountering individuals with mental health issues

The Independent UK

Islands in the rural GP training stream

GP registrars are able to work in rural areas under remote supervision in a new pilot program that aims to boost the number of doctors in the bush.

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The Independent UK

‘Strong possibility’ of further nurses’ strikes in January, warns union leader

Walkouts are currently planned for Thursday 15 and Tuesday 20 December

ABC News

Outback Queensland town of Julia Creek recruits first permanent doctor in two years

Locals in this Queensland town have been crying out for a permanent doctor. Now, thanks to a story highlighting the town's plight and lucrative sweeteners, their determination looks set to pay off.

The Independent UK

Nurses going to picket lines ‘with heavy hearts’, but left with no choice – RCN

The Royal College of Nursing in Northern Ireland will take part in a strike for fair pay and safe staffing levels.

The Guardian - UK

Tens of thousands of nurses prepare to strike in ‘tragic first’ for NHS

RCN chief says members are acting across England, Wales and Northern Ireland with a ‘very heavy heart’

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Evening Standard

Nurses begin largest strike in NHS history as war of words erupts with ministers

The strike involves staff in about a quarter of hospitals and community teams in England

Al Jazeera

US workers sue Georgia for transgender healthcare discrimination

Three employees call for Georgia’s state health insurance to cover gender-confirming healthcare and other procedures.

ABC News

Intergenerational play changes lives of these elderly and young Australians

Social isolation is a major issue affecting older Australians, but a program north of Brisbane is helping to bridge generational gaps.

Daily Mirror

All you need to know about nurses' strikes - from reasons, to salary negotiations

In the summer, the Government announced that NHS staff in England would get a rise of £1,400 for all pay bands... but unions argued it was effectively a pay cut due to inflation

Daily Mirror

Brits back nursing strikes as walkout branded a 'badge of shame' for Rishi Sunak

Royal College of Nursing general secretary Pat Cullen said members on picket lines was 'a sign of failure on the part of government' as patients face cancelled operations and postponed treatments

Irish Mirror

Tributes as honorary garda and 'most beautiful little girl' Maia Browne passes away

Maia Browne, died peacefully at the LauraLynn children’s hospice in Dublin on Monday, December 12

The Independent UK

For now, judge won't stop NYC mayor's homeless removal plans

A judge will not immediately halt New York City Mayor Eric Adams' plans to force mentally ill people from the streets and into treatment

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