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The racial disparities in British maternity deaths

Racial disparities in maternal death rates in Britain have been condemned as as “nothing short of a scandal”, after an MPs’ report warned that black women are nearly four times more likely to die in pregnancy and childbirth than white women.

The Week

'I found out why Finland is the world's happiest country - and it's not just the food'

Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world for a sixth year in a row, and it's clear to see why when you've tried the food, explored the islands and had a sauna

Daily Mirror

Nurses to cut short strike as court rules second day of action unlawful

Ruling prompts RCN leader Pat Cullen to condemn government for ‘taking its own nurses to court’

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UK curbs nurses' strike after taking legal action against union

The British government succeeded on Thursday in limiting the length of an upcoming strike by nurses, after the health department took legal action against a trade union.

Reuters

The Big Help Out for the King’s Coronation: How to volunteer over the royal weekend

Brits are being encouraged to step put of their comfort zone and volunteer in a nationwide initiative to honour the King’s Coronation.

Evening Standard

Renfrewshire care home slammed with improvement notice following recent inspection

Two residents told inspectors that they hadn't been offered a shower or bath for a "number of weeks".

Daily Record

'They looked after her, kept her comfortable and made sure mum reached the end of life peacefully and with dignity'

In her final days, the quality of care Mary Slade received at Bolton Hospice was a comfort to her and her family

Manchester Evening News

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Glasgow school in shock and 'deep sorrow' after teacher found dead at Govan home

Sandwood Primary School has written a letter to parents following the death of teacher Marelle Sturrock as police carry on with enquiries into the 'suspicious' incident.

Glasgow Live

Government taking nurses union to court in bid to bust strikes

The next walk-out is planned from April 30

Wales Online

United pilot passes torch to daughter in final flight to O’Hare Airport after 38-year career

United Capt. Chris Bales expects a range of emotions will hit him when he exits his last United flight this weekend. His daughter and co-pilot, Ally, will be by his side.

Chicago Sun-Times

Betsi Cadwaladr health board being prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive over patient's death

The health board has been under intense scrutiny recently

Wales Online

South Africans are fed up with their prospects, and their democracy, according to latest social attitudes survey

The mood among South Africans has soured. The latest findings from the representative survey that’s done every year by the country’s Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) shows some disturbing new trends.

The Conversation

Jesus was single and single people should be valued, says Church of England

C of E report says church should not regard singleness as lesser than living in couple or family

The Guardian - UK

Australian aged care providers warned against hiking fees for wealthy without proving it goes towards care

Former royal commission adviser says ‘no reason’ money from providers can’t be transferred to affiliated companies, which could be used for purposes other than aged care

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Daily Mirror

Disabled pensioner unable to visit wife of 60 years as crucial bus to be axed

Andy Wilson, 82, will not be able to visit his wife of 62 years Marie, 85, at her care home after McGill's Buses announced plans to axe the number 22 bus that stops outside his house

Daily Record

Worker at West Lothian kids day care struck off after child offence conviction

Fiona MacLeod was convicted of offences at Stirling Sheriff Court in May last year

Daily Record

South Ayrshire to be 'age friendly' as older population increases

The council is to apply to join Scotland's Age Friendly Communities Network as the percentage of older residents increases.

The Guardian - UK

English council bosses demand urgent help for ‘exhausted’ unpaid carers

Social services directors set out reform plan and say care system has never been so close to breaking point

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Daily Record

Disabled pensioner could be left unable to visit wife in care home as lifeline bus axed

Disabled pensioner Andy Wilson will be unable to visit his beloved wife of 60 years Marie at Elderslie care home if McGill's scrap a lifeline bus service.

Daily Record

Calls for £100-a-month boost to Scottish Child Payment for struggling parents

EXCLUSIVE: Campaigners want SNP ministers to increase the Scottish Child Payment to comat "staggering" poverty levels among young parents.

The Guardian - AU

Aged care analyst warns of ‘alarming lack of transparency’ in how churches spend government grants

Concerns have been raised that religious institutions do not have to show how they are spending millions of dollars of federal funding

Evening Standard

NHS bosses issue warning over urgent and emergency care during nursing strike

Health leaders have warned that urgent and emergency care could be in a “precarious position” during next week’s nursing strike unless exemptions are brought in by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).

The National (Scotland)

Majority of Scots remain satisfied with health, education and transport services

A MAJORITY of Scots remain satisfied with public services in the country despite faith in the NHS falling since the pandemic, according to a major…

Daily Mirror

Midwives plead for targets to end black maternal death rate being FOUR times higher

One of Britain's leading midwives pleaded for ministers to set targets to reduce Black women dying in childbirth as she said: 'They have set targets for stillbirths, for premature births, but never for black women'

The Guardian - UK

UK government under pressure to formally apologise for forced adoption

Spotlight on Westminster after Labour-led Welsh administration says sorry to mothers coerced into giving away children

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