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Doctors announce five-day strike over pay dispute

Previous strikes by resident doctors and other staff groups saw some 1.5 million appointments, procedures, and operations postponed

The Independent UK

Scottish Government invests £85m to expand Hospital at Home care service

THE Scottish Government has announced a major investment in a care service predominantly aimed at vulnerable elderly people..

The National (Scotland)

Number of patients in UK waiting for lifesaving organ transplant at record high

More than 8,000 people, including almost 300 children, are on waiting list, as NHS sees sharp drop in donors

The Guardian - UK

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Deprivation and ethnicity behind ‘considerable’ inequality in premature death

Premature mortality is defined as someone who dies from any cause before they reach the age of 75.

Evening Standard

New Psychiatry Residency Program Launched in Los Angeles by Residents Medical and Brain Health USA

Residents Medical and Brain Health USA launches a new ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency program in Los Angeles to address the growing national shortage of mental health providers

Medical Daily

Teenager murdered in care home said social services ‘destroyed my life’, inquest told

Melissa Mathieson, 18, wrote in a letter that she felt ‘dragged away from my home’ when she was placed in Bristol

The Guardian - UK

Nursery teachers in disadvantaged communities to be offered £4,500 incentive

The Best Start In Life Strategy was being announced on Monday.

Evening Standard

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A Millennial Asked, 'Do You Still Get Help From Family?' Her Husband Refuses But Friends Get Free Cars And Daycare Or Paid Off Student Loans

A millennial woman on Reddit recently asked a simple question: “Be honest — how many of you still get help from your parents/family?”

Benzinga

One-stop family hubs to be opened in all English council areas

Government announces £500m project to provide single-point of access for health, education and wellbeing services

The Guardian - UK

'My Body's Getting Achier Every Day': Disabled Veteran With $7,500 Monthly Income And No Savings — Should He Retire Or Wait 3 More Years?

A 100% disabled veteran with a steady income and growing aches is considering whether to retire now or wait a few more years. In a recent post on Reddit's r/retirement forum, he explained his situation: he enjoys his job, but not like he used to. He and his wife bring…

Benzinga

'I've Followed The Rules — But I'm Still Left In The Dark': Teen Abroad Loses Survivor Benefit After Turning 18, Still Fighting For Back Pay

For one teen living abroad, aging out of childhood came with an unexpected setback — the loss of Social Security survivor benefits, despite still being enrolled in high school. The student, currently residing in the Philippines, shared their experience on Reddit's r/SocialSecurity, detailing a months-long struggle to reinstate benefits and…

Benzinga

Women in poorest parts of England and Wales ‘will spend only two-thirds of life in good health’

Healthy life expectancy for women in most deprived areas falls to the lowest level since recent records began, ONS says

The Guardian - UK

The $781B Time Bomb: How Families Are Losing Fortunes By Delaying Elder & Disability Planning

As care costs rise and legal complexities deepen, families across the U.S. face severe financial and emotional risks by failing to plan for aging or disabled relatives. Attorney Matthew F. Erskine wrote for Forbes that without timely estate planning, families could jeopardize not only assets but also the safety, dignity,…

Benzinga

Healthy life expectancy at record low for women in most deprived areas

The ONS has released separate estimates for healthy life expectancy across England and Wales.

Evening Standard

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How Princess Kate ‘Broke with Royal Convention’ with Deeply ‘Personal’ Comments About her Recovery

The Guardian - AU

Royal Prince Alfred hospital management pauses cuts across women and babies unit after protests

Exclusive: One midwife said staff were ‘so relieved that the cuts had been paused’ and that they hoped a fair roster could be negotiated

Evening Standard

Queen tells nursing charity ‘people wouldn’t know what to do without you’

Queen Camilla hosted a reception on Wednesday for members of a nursing charity that was founded with a donation by Queen Victoria in 1899.

The Guardian - UK

Ministers are fretting about Britain’s falling birthrate. Here’s why it could be a good thing

The education secretary speaks of ‘worrying repercussions’ – but as far as wellbeing goes, the UK might be a lot better off, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

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Evening Standard

Inquiry told of older people ‘cull’ as Matt Hancock defends care home policies

At a press conference in May 2020, Mr Hancock said: ‘Right from the start, we’ve tried to throw a protective ring around our care homes.’

Benzinga

Is There A 'Best Age' for Major Life Milestones? What Americans Say About Marriage, Kids, Owning A Home, And Retirement

There's no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to major life milestones. In fact, when the Pew Research Center asked more than 3,600 U.S. adults about the "best age" to get married, have a child, buy a home, or retire, a significant portion said there isn't one.

International Business Times

Alfred Longtin on Rethinking Risk: How Small Businesses Can Protect What They've Built

Alfred Longtin, founder and CEO of Longtin Family Companies, has made it his mission to support businesses that have worked tirelessly to reach a place of stability and continuous growth.

The Guardian - UK

Wrexham nursing home owner tells Covid inquiry lack of testing terrified staff

Helen Hough says her husband was traumatised by ‘horrific’ death of patient and later killed himself

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s life expectancy gap narrows but men in disadvantaged areas dying almost seven years earlier

Major causes of death contributing to inequality are lung cancer, respiratory illness and heart disease, ANU researchers say

The Guardian - UK

Births in England and Wales increase for first time since 2021

Rise in number of babies born to men over 60 a factor in small rise in birthrate, shows ONS data

Evening Standard

Rise in births in England and Wales helped by ‘notable’ jump in older fathers

The largest increases were in West Midlands, up 3.4%, and London, up 1.8%.

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