New law giving paid leave to support families who suffer loss of a child
New rights giving paid leave to workers suffering the loss of a child have been set out by the Government. Parents in Britain will have the right to two weeks’
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Paediatric ward closure sees nearly 1,000 children transferred from Livingston to Edinburgh
Almost 1,000 children have been transferred from St John’s Hospital (SJH) in Livingston to Edinburgh for treatment due to closures at the children’s ward. The paediatric ward at the West
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NHS Scotland to move to single digital system in bid to improve waiting times
NHS Scotland is planning to consolidate its IT systems into one in a move it hopes will cut waiting times and improve patient care. The health service has signed a
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Prosecutors unable to take on new sexual abuse cases, claims Huddersfield MP
Men suspected of committing “dreadful offences” against children are not being pursued by prosecutors due to a lack of resources, ministers have been warned. Labour’s Barry Sheerman (pictured) cited “senior
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MPs Select committee warn Government failing its duty of care towards prisoners
Criminals are being sentenced to “worsened health” when they are sent to prison, a new report suggests. The Health and Social Care Select Committee said poorer health is “too often
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Government announce care worker recruitment pilot scheme to inform national campaign
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is launching a month-long pilot communications programme to promote jobs in the adult social care sector. The pilot starts October 31st and
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Health Secretary brands Scotland’s share of increased NHS spending an ‘insult’
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has described Scotland’s share of increased NHS spending as an “insult” to the service and its patients. She told MSPs the Scottish Government had been “short-changed”
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Health Secretary announces ‘zero tolerance’ measures on violence against NHS staff
The NHS will adopt a “zero tolerance” approach to violence against its staff, the Health Secretary has announced. Matt Hancock will set out a series of measures to protect workers
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Home Office launch new national campaign to raise awareness of hate crime
Examples of potential hate crimes are highlighted in a new national campaign to increase awareness about the “sickening” offending. The initiative aims to make clear that directing abuse at someone
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Inspectors reiterate call for long-term sustainable funding solution for social care
Care inspectors have reiterated calls for a long-term funding solution for social care, the day after the Chancellor announced a funding boost for the sector. Care Quality Commission (CQC) chief
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