Humanists UK and My Death, My Decision (MDMD) will be holding a rally on Parliament Square on 29 April at 15:30 to show their support for assisted dying legislation for the terminally ill and the incurably suffering. On Monday the House of Commons will be holding a Westminster Hall debate on assisted dying after an… Read more »
BASC has welcomed Defra’s announcement that the new General Licence (GL45), which governs the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges on and around certain Special Protection Areas (SPAs), is currently being reviewed. The current licence conditions are based on a medium level of risk of the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild… Read more »
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Hospital nursing staff take more sick days off than any other public servants. A report by the Healthcare Commission reveals that hospital ward staff take an average of 16.8 days a year off due to illness. The average across the public sector workforce is 11.3 days. Healthcare Commission chief executive Anna Walker said stress, job… Read more »
London’s care services for older people are under-funded and under-staffed, according to a report published today. A year-long investigation by the King’s Fund shows that the capital’s care system offers little choice or quality. Older people and their carers are experiencing limited access to care and support, restricted choice and control over care services, and… Read more »
