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Bulk-billing increase ruled out despite rate rise

The national bulk-billing rate has increased slightly to almost 78 per cent, with NSW having the highest proportion and the ACT the lowest.

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My brother bullied me, which has had a lifelong impact. Can I build bridges with him now?

He is the one who should be saying sorry. There’s no miracle cure, but do consider therapy, and keep good people around you

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Blue Zones: A Blueprint for Adapting Health and Financial Security into Longevity

Many of the tactics used to increase longevity in "blue zones" are attainable, and as people age longer, habits and financial planning need to adapt accordingly.

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Most nursing homes don't have enough staff to meet the federal government's new rules

The new rules mean 4 out of 5 nursing homes will need more aides and nurses. Unions hailed the change, but advocates say it's not enough care, while nursing home owners say it's an "impossible task."

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The expansion of free childcare has been a Tory-fied mess of a bright Labour idea

On a visit to a combined nursery and primary school, I saw how early years provision can really be transformed, says the Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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When Does Old Age Begin? Survey Suggests An Upward Shift In Perception Among Elderly

The survey results indicate an upward shift in people's perception of age as respondents in their mid-60s perceive old age to begin at 75.

Medical Daily

French MPs start to weigh up issues over assisted dying

A French parliamentary commission on Monday began the long task of examining proposals to be included in a controversial bill backed by French President Emmanuel Macron that would allow citizens to apply for assisted dying.

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Perception of when old age starts has increased over time, shows study

As people get older, they revise the age they consider to be old upwards

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All cases of organ transplants, whether from living or deceased donor, to be given unique NOTTO-ID

National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) issues unique IDs for organ transplants to prevent illegal activities.

The Hindu

A rare interview with a former royal aide about working for the Mountbatten-Windsors is going viral

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How to Stop Boredom From Ruining Your Happy Retirement

Retirees who explore new interests and have an active social life are more likely to find joy — and even greatness — in the newfound freedom of retirement.

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Alarm at growing number of working people in UK ‘struggling to make ends meet’

UK debt advice charity warns that cost of living crisis and higher rents are pushing younger full-time workers into difficulties

The Guardian - UK

Senior citizens call for an inclusive poll agenda

Inclusion of geriatric care lessons in textbooks and strengthening of primary health-care facilities for the elderly are on the list of demands put forth for the consideration of policymakers against the backdrop of Lok Sabha elections

The Hindu

Centre releases curriculum framework for three to six-year-olds

The Central government has released curriculum advisable to be taught to children aged three to six-years-old, thus giving an impetus to pre-school learning in 14 lakh anganwadis across the country

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Frenchman 'with three faces' Jérôme Hamon dies aged 49

Jérôme Hamon, the first man in the world to have undergone two face transplants – in 2010 and 2018 – and who thus had three different faces during his life, has died at the age of 49.

Kiplinger

Is 100 the New 70?

Eating well, exercising, getting plenty of sleep and managing chronic stress can help make you a SuperAger. Funding that long life requires longevity literacy.

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak vows crackdown on 'sick note culture' with new benefit rules to get fit people back to work

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave major speech in London on welfare reform as benefits bill ‘reaches £69billion’

The Guardian - UK

Half a million unpaid carers in UK not claiming £4,200 a year benefit

Campaigners say underclaiming is a result of restrictions on taking on paid work and harsh penalties for accidental rule breaches

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'Unacceptable': Surgery wait list hits record high

Patients are now waiting almost twice as long as they were 20 years ago for elective surgery, a damning report card on public hospitals has revealed.

The Guardian - UK

Yet again, we in Scotland have the lowest life expectancy in western Europe. Here’s how to improve it

The Scottish government is right to target smoking, drinking and drug misuse. But the root cause remains: deprivation, says public health expert Prof Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

One in 52 Blackpool children in care as poverty soars in north of England

£25bn of public money would have been saved between 2019 and 2023 if north had same care entry rates as south, report says

The Guardian - UK

Italy passes measures to allow anti-abortion activists to enter abortion clinics

Opposition parties say women’s rights dealt blow after package approved by Georgia Meloni’s cabinet

The Hindu

Candidates from T.N. region secure top spots in civil services exam

Chennai's S. Prashanth secures second spot in Tamil Nadu and 78th All India rank in UPSC 2023.

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: How much of a difference will the new childcare provision for two-year-olds make?

In today’s newsletter: Government-funded care was extended to younger children this month, but a study that looked at international examples says the system needs a wholesale overhaul

Salon

Mortality gap widens in rural health

The increased mortality rates are an indicator of worsening population health, the authors of a new study noted

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