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Co-op doubles paid leave for bereaved staff in ‘market-leading’ policy

The convenience chain and funeral provider said its 57,000 employees can take up to 10 days paid leave when someone close to them dies.

The Independent UK

Mental health patients have been left behind by Welsh Government, says RCN Wales

A Royal College of Nursing (RCN) report has called for more investment in mental health nursing to better protect patients.

The Independent UK

Co-op doubles paid leave for bereaved staff from their first day on the job

The firm emphasised that the person who has been bereaved does not have to be an immediate family member

Wales Online

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1.5million relatives providing over 50 hours a week of unpaid care as sector in crisis

A study by Sheffield University and Carers UK lays bare the contribution of families in easing the pressure on the vital service, amid growing calls for extra cash

Daily Mirror

Tributes to pioneering cancer campaigner, 92, whose family has been 'devastated' by the disease

Fundraising pioneer Maisie Steward died at the age of 92 in April

Chronicle Live

NHS pay offer accepted by most health unions

Health leaders have said that the deal ‘will not draw a line in the sand’.

The Independent UK

People on Carer's Allowance in Scotland due to receive an extra £270 one-off payment next month

Carer's Allowance supplement is paid separately from the DWP benefit.

Daily Record

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The tragic but 'normal' signs that someone is close to death flagged by experts

These signs may seem worrying, but specialists say they're seen in nearly everyone before they die.

Daily Record

World War 2 nurse explains her secret to feeling young as she turns 101

Edna Twivey lives independently and still travels abroad, and has said it is the enduring love she has for her husband David, that keeps her young - she says her family is 'everything' and is now enjoying being cared for after spending years caring for others

Daily Mirror

Scottish Labour unveils plan for Older People's Commissioner after covid pandemic tragedies

EXCLUSIVE: MSP Colin Smyth will launch a member's bill creating a post for giving older people a voice

Daily Record

Australia’s aged care providers accused of playing down incidents of ‘unreasonable force’

More than 7,000 such cases reported over quarter, the most in two years, and nearly one out of 10 involved staff

The Guardian - AU

Crucial meeting between unions and NHS employers over long-running strikes

The NHS Staff Council will hear reports from unions which have balloted hundreds of thousands of health workers in recent weeks.

The Independent UK

'My partner has to be support me to do the job I love - if we were both nurses one of us would have to quit'

Nurses are staging industrial action across the country today as they demand better pay from the government

Manchester Evening News

PM dodges questions over elderly living in poverty

Though no political leader will commit to means-testing superannuation as it would amount to political-suicide, there’s an argument to be made for doing so for the winter energy payment

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The Independent UK

Health Secretary ‘cautiously optimistic’ NHS unions will accept pay offer

The NHS Staff Council will meet to consider the pay offer on Tuesday.

Daily Mirror

'I wore a wedding dress to my fiancé's funeral - I never expected her parents' anger'

A woman has asked for advice after she wore a wedding dress to her fiancé's funeral to fulfil her final wish - but it didn't go down well with her partner's parents

Daily Record

Dedicated West Lothian volunteer recognised as Coronation Champion

Nancy, from Winchburgh, was one of 500 people from across the UK selected.

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland woman shares life advice as she celebrates 106th birthday

Jane Bennington received a card from the King and Queen Consort days before the Coronation

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The Independent UK

Union leader urges Health Secretary ‘not to be disrespectful’ to striking nurses

Royal College of Nursing general secretary Pat Cullen made the comment after Steve Barclay described the strike as ‘disrespectful’.

Daily Record

People using concession card for free or discounted travel urged to renew five weeks before expiry date

Renewal forms are no longer being sent to disabled card holders with a National Entitlement Card due to expire.

Daily Record

Former WWII nurse from Lanarkshire celebrates her 101 birthday as she reveals secret to long life

Edna Twivey from Strathaven cared for injured soldiers during the Second World War.

The Guardian - UK

‘Vanishing like glaciers’: plunging birthrate threatens Italian schools

With one of the lowest fertility rates in the EU and fewer women to have children, classrooms are emptying and the future of communities is in doubt

Liverpool Echo

Nurses take to the picket line in 'biggest strike yet'

For the first time, the strike will include nursing staff in departments previously exempt from strike action

Daily Mirror

Patients' lives being put at risk 'every day' by NHS crisis, nursing leaders warn

The warning comes as NHS staff stages their largest walkout yet until 11.59pm this evening after unions voted to reject an offer of a five per cent pay increase

Daily Record

Queen's final birthday message to Prince Harry revealed as he returns to UK for Coronation

The Duke of Sussex was very close with his late grandmother, who sent him well wishes even after he decided to leave the Royal Family.

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