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New deer management orders could contravene human rights according to Scotland’s largest shooting organisation

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has written to the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lorna Slater, ahead of a major consultation into deer management changes in Scotland. The consultation which closes on Friday 29 March, raises six key themes around deer management changes. BASC has serious concerns regarding many… Read more »

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Scottish Assisted Dying Bill Published – Humanists UK Comment

The Assisted Dying Bill Scotland has been published today. Humanists UK welcomes the bill and hopes it passes the next stage, but urges politicians not to ignore people like Tony Nicklinson, who would not be eligible for the proposed law. Currently, the Bill is limited to only people who are terminally ill, which has a legal… Read more »

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Nurses take ‘worrying’ number of sick days

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 »

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Care for older people ‘under-funded and under-staffed’

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 »