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Making peace with life the secret to a good death, says veteran palliative care counsellor

Working as a palliative care counsellor has given Barry insight into what happens when someone is at the end of their life.

ABC News

Nurses’ union head calls for double-digit pay rise in England ahead of strike ballot

Pat Cullen raises stakes in dispute with government after nurses in England reject earlier offer of 5%

The Guardian - UK

Covid hero Richard from Perth stands among celebrities at Westminster Abbey coronation event

A guest from Perthshire at the coronation ceremony described unforgettible day standing among VIPs in the queue into Westminster Abbey.

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Belfast family 'want answers' after sudden death of their baby boy

"John said 'come on son we are going to Funky Monkeys' and Lucuis said 'yes daddy' and took his last breath"

Belfast Live

Hundreds attend rally to oppose maternity closure at Co Derry hospital

Further protests and public meetings are planned in the coming months to keep maternity services in the area

Belfast Live

Revealed: richer graduates in England will pay less for degree than poorer students

Measures being introduced in August labelled ‘deeply regressive’ as research suggests nurses and teachers could be among the worst affected

The Guardian - UK

When De Niro is having a child at 79, it’s time to cut older mothers some slack

The average age for new parents in the US is on the rise but the stigma attached to ‘geriatric’ mothers in their 30s is ridiculous

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Mother’s Day memories of the mom I lost

Remembering our last Mother’s Day together has eased the pain and regret I’ve felt since my mother’s death, Alden Loury writes. I owe my view of the world, and myself, to her.

Chicago Sun-Times

Childcare wait times in Australia grow amid worker shortage, leaving parents unable to rejoin workforce

Experts say access to childcare varies across the country, with regional and remote locations impacted by much patchier coverage.

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Pope sounds alarm as people choose pets over starting a family

Pope Francis has warned that only the rich can afford to have children in Italy which is leading to a rapidly declining population — and pets replacing

The New Daily

Nurses are the backbone of healthcare sector, says Vikram Siddareddy

Highlighting the importance of nursing staff in patient care, Dr. Vikram Siddareddy, Chairman and Managing Director of the United Hospital, held that nurses were the backbone of any healthcare institution and the healthcare sector at large.

The Hindu

Tens of thousands more Brits are dying - experts not sure why

In December 2022 the number of excess deaths was 5,900, which is 13.5 per cent above the five-year average

Wales Online

Finalists announced for NHS Ayrshire & Arran's healthcare heroes awards

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on Thursday, June 1 at University Hospital, Ayr.

Daily Record

Portuguese parliament legalises euthanasia

Lisbon (AFP) - After a long battle, Portugal on Friday passed a law legalising euthanasia for people in great suffering and with incurable diseases, joining just a handful of countries around the world.

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The Guardian - UK

Isolation nation: Japan tries to draw its citizens out of post-Covid seclusion

The ranks of hikikomori, people who shun social life and stay at home, have swollen to almost 1.5 million of working age

Daily Record

West Lothian 50+ Network welcomes very special guest

MSP for Linlithgow, Fiona Hyslop was in Bathgate recently to meet 50+ Network trustees

AFP

Pope warns of Italy's 'demographic winter'

Rome (AFP) - Pope Francis called Friday for politicians to find solutions to reverse Italy's declining birthrate, warning that young people faced a "Titanic effort" to start families in a precarious environment.

The Independent UK

Pope joins Meloni in urging Italians to have more kids, not pets

Pope Francis has joined Italy’s conservative premier in encouraging Italians to have more children after Italy registered a record low birth rate last year

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Pope says only rich can afford to have children in Italy

Starting a family in Italy is becoming a "titanic effort" that only the rich can afford, Pope Francis said on Friday, warning that "savage" free-market conditions were preventing the young from having children.

Belfast Live

International Nurses Day: Mum and daughter duo share love for their jobs

On International Nurses Day, Erin said: “My mum is so compassionate and caring and I was inspired to be just like her"

The Independent UK

79-year-old does marathon walk for hospitals he ‘wouldn’t be here now without’

The walk is set to finish on Saturday, Arthur Edwards’ 80th birthday.

ABC News

Regional GP clinics say Queensland and federal incentives will not ease doctor shortage

Regional GPs say twin incentives to lure more health staff to Queensland and increase bulk-billing are a "shot in the arm", but could backfire in places where they're needed most.

ABC News

Police investigating 'mummified' body found in Gold Coast home

Emergency services were contacted when a visiting relative attempted to see the man and was allegedly told he was in hospital.

Chronicle Live

Royal Victoria Infirmary maternity services rated 'requires improvement' as CQC highlights outdated equipment and safety fears

Maternity services at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary have been rated as "requires improvement" following a January inspection.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: aged care ‘gaming’ funding, coalmine approved, fears of ‘another Juukan Gorge’

Consultants advised providers to exploit subsidies before rule changes, while Labor faces wrath over green light for Queensland scheme

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