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Elderly Thais expect to rely more on their children

A survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida) found that the majority of elderly individuals surveyed in Thailand anticipate receiving care from their families, particularly from their daughters.

Bangkok Post

Junior doctors leader insists he is ‘still working’ on holiday during strikes

Dr Robert Laurenson has been criticised for taking a break to attend a wedding during the strikes.

The Independent UK

FACT CHECK: Claim 'Scotland under Sturgeon has not been well run'

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The National (Scotland)

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When what you type doesn't mean the same thing to the (older) person you're texting or tweeting

On a day-to-day level, the way we interact with the people around us is shaped by our expectations, which are rooted in our experience. Most adults experience more regular and intensive contact with adults of roughly the same age as them. It is no surprise then – as a cursory…

The Conversation

Single working person can adopt; order denying single aunt's plea reflects 'medieval' concepts': Bombay HC

MUMBAI: Observing that "by no stretch of the imagination, a single parent can be held to be ineligible to be an adoptive parent on the ground that he or she is a working person," the Bombay high court on April 2 allowed a single divorced working woman to adopt her…

The Times of India

When Britain’s care homes reward shareholders over staff, we need a new system

Care workers kept the industry going in the Covid years on low wages at great personal cost – yet many are still struggling, says Amy Horton of University College London

The Guardian - UK

Commentary: Tens of millions of seniors stand to lose full Medicare coverage under Biden’s budget

Medicare’s hospitalization trust fund is on the fast track to insolvency. That has both seniors and future retirees worried. Because our leaders in Washington have been poor stewards of the record levels of tax revenue pouring into federal coffers, Americans aren’t sure how much longer their Medicare benefits will be…

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West Wimmera health chief stands on busy highway in bid to attract more staff

The head of a regional health service says a few resumes have landed since he tried a hands-on approach to recruitment.

ABC News

Glasgow carer slapped with warning after stealing card to pay for bus pass

Robert Crossan used the care home's resident bank card to purchase a monthly First Bus pass, pay for his O2 phone bill and pay for an Uber ride to his work from his home.

Glasgow Live

Leader of Australia’s COVID pandemic response retires

The man who helped shepherd Australia though the biggest health crisis in a century has announces his retirement after years of service.

The New Daily

Leader of Australia's COVID pandemic response retires

The man who helped shepherd Australia though the biggest health crisis in a century has announces his retirement after years of service.

AAP

Costs push Wesley to close Sydney aged care homes

Wesley Mission will close its three remaining residential aged care homes in Sydney, citing staffing difficulties and cost pressures caused by national reforms.

AAP

Woman choked to death on meat that 'carer failed to cut up', court told

Theresa Murphy died after choking on a large 'gristly' piece of beef at a care home alleged to be understaffed

Wales Online

Wesley Mission to close Sylvania, Carlingford, Narrabeen aged care homes over workforce constraints

Chief executive Reverend Stu Cameron says the organisation supports federal government changes but new staffing requirements were difficult to implement.

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Northern Irish mums open up on their battle to meet childcare costs while working

"I was discussing something as women that we are quite ashamed to admit, that we can't afford it"

ABC News

Six-year-old organ donation campaigner Dáithí Mac Gabhann honoured by Rishi Sunak

Six-year-old Dáithí has been waiting for a heart transplant for almost his entire life. His efforts to make the process easier for people like him have transformed Northern Ireland and are now being honoured by the UK's highest office.

The Guardian - UK

Why are women who don’t have children still so judged?

Letters: Readers respond to an article about a chasm of understanding that can exist between mothers and childless women

Daily Mirror

Meghan Markle's dilemma over if Archie and Lilibet will watch Coronation due to strict family rule

Prince Harry is set to fly from California to Britain for King Charles' Coronation but Meghan Markle will stay in the US with Archie and Lilibet who face having to watch their grandfather's big day on the television

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The Independent UK

Can you ask for a pay rise to cover childcare costs?

Pregnant Then Screwed CEO, Joeli Brearley shares her advice for asking for flexible working and pay increases. By Lauren Taylor.

Liverpool Echo

Midwife escapes punishment over false work logs

Ellen Burke falsely claimed to have completed hundreds of hours of midwifery practice

The Independent UK

‘The cost of childcare forced me to quit my dream career’

A mother gave up not only her career but also a second child, while another had to claim benefits

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland new model of care for pregnant women launching

The new model, which will see women receive support from the same midwifery team during pregnancy, birth and in the early days after birth, is being rolled out across all HSC Trusts

Evening Standard

Primary school offer day 2025: how to appeal if your child misses first choice

Children starting reception in September will find out on Wednesday which school they’ll be attending

Radio France Internationale

French MPs debate bill on ‘aging well’ as more people live past 85

France's parliament is debating a bill aimed at adapting society to the growing number of people over 85. But opposition MPs and professionals working with older people say the mini-measures are a far cry from President Emmanuel Macron’s earlier ambitions.

Insider UK

Early retirement 'is driving economic inactivity' in Scotland

Pension wealth among Scottish 50 to 64 year olds is around £100,000 less than required for a ‘moderate’ retirement living standard

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