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French lawmakers open tense two-week debate on assisted dying

The debate on France's end of life bill begins in the French parliament this Monday with the aim of opening up the possibility of assisted dying for certain patients. But changes introduced by a parliamentary committee have the executive fearing a 'loss of balance' in the proposed text.

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Toddlers ‘sold out’ to balance books of childcare bill, English nursery providers say

Experts say government’s relaxation of rules on staff ratios for two-year-olds is putting children at undue risk

The Guardian - UK

Military labs do the detective work to identify soldiers decades after they died in World War II

Generations of American families have grown up not knowing exactly what happened to their loved ones who died while serving their country in World War II and other conflicts

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Our maternity services need radical change. Women must reclaim birth

Letter: Wendy Savage on the Albany Midwifery Practice and missed chances to improve care for mothers and babies

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Viagra gets better funding than women’s health, says Laura Bates

Speaking at Hay Festival, the Everyday Sexism founder said that postnatal care in Britain is ‘absolutely dire’

The Independent UK

How Oregon’s right-to-die law has inspired other US states and countries

More than 3,000 people have used the law, inspiring legislation in Australia and Canada and debate in the UK, France and Japan

The Guardian - US

Why Turning 65 Isn't What It Used to Be, According to an Expert

With more than 4 million people turning 65 in 2025, an expert in psychology and aging explains why so many of them are thriving like never before.

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Stressful Nursing Reality Changed By Reis Wellness Services: One S.T.E.P At A Time

For Debra Reis, an experienced and passionate nurse with over 40 years in the industry, these challenges transformed into the inspiration behind Reis Wellness Services (RWS), providing innovative programs supporting healthcare facilities through empowering nurses.

International Business Times

Despite surging demand for long-term care, providers struggle to find workers

Despite growing demand for long-term care, the industry struggles with labor shortages, and experts worry about whether there will be enough workers in the future to care for America’s aging population

The Independent UK

GP numbers fall in London despite Tory promise to expand workforce

Figures come as Lib Dems promise to give patients legal right to see family doctor within a week

Evening Standard

Who Is Carlo Acutis, AKA 'God's Influencer': Why Is Pope Francis Making Him A Saint?

The Vatican has reported a second miracle that can soon make Blessed Carlo Acutis, a Saint.

International Business Times UK

Who is Carlos Acutis? First millennial to be canonised as a saint

The teenager, who died in 2006, has now had the required second miracle credited to him by the pope

Evening Standard

Why does postnatal care only last a few weeks? New data shows it should be years

Finally, a report has listed the long-term health complications for women worldwide, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Carlo Acutis: London-born boy set to be named first millennial saint by Pope Francis

Pope Francis has recognised the late millennial’s second miracle

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Allowing euthanasia for mental suffering is problematic

Letter: The job of clinicians is to provide hope, not to endorse hopelessness, argue Julian C Hughes, Jonathan Cavanagh, Allan House and Alan Thomas

The Independent UK

Jersey set to move ahead with allowing assisted dying for terminally ill people

Island’s parliament votes in favour of establishing first service of its kind in British Isles as early as three years’ time

The Independent UK

Abortion rates rise to record levels ‘due to cost of living crisis’

Data shows those in most deprived parts of England almost twice as likely to have termination than in least deprived areas

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Jersey approves plans to allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults

Legislation expected to be brought by end of 2025, with service for residents in place by mid-2027

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Huge drop in health and social care worker visa applications could ‘destabilise’ sector, leaders warn

Applications for health and social care worker visas drop by 76 per cent year on year

The Independent UK

UK nursing regulator’s chief to step down due to ill health amid review into whistleblower concerns

Nursing and Midwifery Council faces results of a review into its culture prompted by The Independent

The Guardian - UK

The Denmark secret: how it became the world’s most trusting country – and why that matters

There are real benefits to a society where people feel safe enough to leave their babies and bikes on the street. How have the Danes achieved this level of faith in their fellow citizens?

The Guardian - UK

A moment that changed me: Should I laugh or cry? When I scattered my grandmother’s ashes, I did both

She hadn’t lived in India for 50 years, but her last request was to be returned to the place of her birth. On the banks of the Ganges there were tears – but also all the chaos, hustle and humour of life

The Guardian - UK

Sylvia Gyde obituary

Other lives: Doctor and medical researcher who worked on improving public health and patient care

The Guardian - UK

Funeral held for remains of medieval man found on Hampshire beach

Remains dated to between 1450 and 1650 are laid to rest after becoming exposed in mud in 2022

The Guardian - AU

In her defiance of statistics, my longest-living cancer patient was dignified, composed and magnanimous

It was both moving and onerous that she trusted me with important decisions, and I treasure her observation that our relationship never felt transactional

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