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How to deal with offensive statues

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The Guardian - UK

India ageing, elderly to make up 20% of population by 2050: UNFPA report

UNFPA India's 2023 Ageing Report calls for government to increase awareness of schemes for elderly, bring all old age homes under regulatory purview, and facilitate in situ ageing. Report projects 279% growth in 80+ population by 2050, with majority being widowed, highly dependent women. Report highlights lack of data on…

The Hindu

Karnataka High Court directs State government to conduct a drive immediately to fill up all backlog vacancies within six months

The High Court of Karnataka has directed the State government to immediately undertake a recruitment drive to fill-up all the backlog vacancies in all the departments and institutions, and accomplish the task of filling-up backlog vacancies immediately within an outer limit of six months.

The Hindu

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Minister tells of own experience of A&Es treating ‘so many’ elderly patients

Helen Whately said she had gained further insight into the healthcare front line after a broken ankle and spending time in hospital with relatives.

The Independent UK

Why should innocent children suffer because of egoistic parents, asks Madras High Court

Judge urges estranged couple to reunite for sake of child; asks father to consider if ego is bigger than child's future. Court can only persuade, not force, couple to live together for child's benefit.

The Hindu

Invest in ‘proper plan’ for GPs, campaigners say

A survey has found the majority of Britons want to see the same GP every time they visit their local surgery.

The Independent UK

Family wait 100 days for Midlands care home refund after aunt’s death

Advinia has failed to return more than £7,000 in unused fees despite repeated demands and promises to do so

The Guardian - UK

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Interactive map shows life expectancy in your area

LIFE expectancy in Scotland has fallen for the third year in a row to levels last seen around a decade ago, new figures have revealed.

The National (Scotland)

Consultant victimised after ‘whistleblowing’ on midwifery care, tribunal hears

Martyn Pitman was dismissed earlier this year from his job at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital where he had worked as a consultant for 20 years.

The Independent UK

Uttar Pradesh: Tap water a big respite in parched Bundelkhand, but adaptation a challenge

JHANSI/MAHOBA: With over 90% of the households in Bundelkhand covered under the Har Ghar Jal, a scheme to provide tap water connections within households, the next challenge before the government is to convince the elderly population to start using tap water.

The Times of India

Majority of religious people back legalising assisted dying, poll suggests

MPs are being encouraged to ‘bring forward this debate as a matter of urgency’ by pro-change campaigners.

The Independent UK

London Ambulance Service to receive 5 million calls a year by 2028

Trust unveils five-year strategy to tackle rising pressure due to capital’s ageing population

Evening Standard

Most children in kinship care living with at least one grandparent, figures show

The figures come as Tesco became one of the first UK retailers to give kinship carers the same support as adoptive parents.

The Independent UK

UK cost of living crisis will cause ‘nearly as many premature deaths as Covid’

THE human cost of Westminster’s “economic recklessness” has been revealed in a new report which warns it will cause almost as sharp a rise in…

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Revealed: NHS regulator’s ‘culture of fear’ that leaves rogue nurses free to abuse patients

Exclusive: Leaked internal document lays bare concerns of ‘toxic’ issues within watchdog that mean whistleblowers’ warnings are ignored — and the public put in danger — in disturbing echoes of Lucy Letby case, writes health correspondent Rebecca Thomas

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Celebrated Physician Dr. Aliza Honored In Posthumous Documentary

The groundbreaking efforts of Dr. Aliza in promoting wellness within the Hispanic community are remembered in a new documentary.

The Independent UK

Scientists estimate how many lives cost of living crisis may have claimed in UK

‘The mortality impacts of inflation and real-terms income reduction are likely to be large and negative’

The Guardian - UK

‘It felt futile’: young Britons swap career-driven lives for family and fun

UK millennials are shunning overtime and excess work stress, and focusing more on loved ones and personal fulfilment

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The National (Scotland)

Covid restrictions had 'long-term' impact on women who gave birth during pandemic

COVID-19 restrictions in Scotland had “long term consequences” for women who were pregnant or gave birth during the pandemic, a report has said.

The Independent UK

Family call for maternity care inquiry after son dies due to ‘systemic failures’

Preeti and Hrushikesh Joshi said they were still dealing with the physical and psychological trauma of the death of their son, Ansh, in April 2022.

The Hindu

Health Ministry urges Delhi, Odisha, West Bengal to join AB-PMJAY scheme

Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Bharati Pravin Pawar said both schemes “have been essential to build the foundation for a strong nation”. She said that under the PM-JAY, around 5.59 crore hospital admissions had been undertaken.

The Independent UK

Tributes to ‘pioneer’ gynaecologist who died during BA flight on birthday trip to Nice

Professor Linda Cardozo, 73, was described as a ‘true pioneer’ and ‘highly respected’ by patients and colleagues

The Hindu

Strengthening primary healthcare in India is our priority, says MoS for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar

Union Minister Bharati Pravin Pawar said the 'Ayushman Bhava' initiative was to strengthen primary healthcare in India. She inaugurated a blood donation camp and visited an urban primary health centre in Vijayawada.

The Hindu

A day for the elderly

Celebrate Elders' Day: show genuine care & attention. Acknowledge their experience & guidance. Provide affordable healthcare, security & financial support. Write letters, talk on phone & visit regularly. Fill their lives with joy & zing. Make them feel valued & part of our lives.

The Guardian - UK

Vicki Martin obituary

Other lives: Social worker committed to helping people struggling with poverty, bereavement, disability or mental distress

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