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Covid Inquiry: Chris Whitty says lack of ICU capacity during pandemic was a 'political choice'

Chief medical officer says ‘very low’ capacity made treating the virus difficult

Evening Standard

New urgent care service to be delivered in house for aged care residents

The system will ease pressure on emergency departments.

Newcastle Herald

The secret of ‘Blue Zones’ where people reach 100? Fake data, says academic

University College London researcher is on a mission to debunk shoddy research into the world’s oldest people.

Al Jazeera

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How is pregnancy different in your 40s? 6 things experts want you to know

What it is really like to carry a baby later in this decade, from pregnancy monitoring to post-birth recovery time…

GoodToKnow

Let’s celebrate older people just like Poland does

Letter: Dr Carole Easton highlights community efforts in the UK and advocates for a commissioner for older people and ageing

The Guardian - UK

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

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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

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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The Conversation

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 Guardian - UK

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

Newcastle Herald

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

The annual Glow Walk is at Nobbys Beach on Saturday.

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The Guardian - UK

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’

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.

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.

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