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Being candid with patients is second nature to doctors, MDU survey finds

A new survey from the Medical Defence Union (MDU) of over 400 doctors has demonstrated doctors’ willingness to be open and honest with patients when something goes wrong in their care. The survey of 411 MDU members* found: 99% of doctors followed up incidents by apologising, explaining what happened and trying to put things right,… Read more »

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Gamekeeping Taskforce “needed now more than ever”

A year on from BASC Scotland’s call for the establishment of a Gamekeeping Taskforce, the Minister for Environment and Land Reform, Màiri McAllan MSP, has been urged to address the ongoing difficulties facing gamekeepers and rural workers in managing the countryside. Ahead of the 2021 Scottish Parliamentary election BASC Scotland called for the creation of a Scottish Gamekeeping… Read more »

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Cameron encouraged by Tory gains
Tories doing “very well”, Cameron claims

David Cameron says the Conservatives are doing “very well” as local election results continue to come in. The Tory helmsman, in a video posted on webcameron, pointed to gains in Bolton and Bury as evidence of his party’s progress. “It looks very good, very encouraging,” Mr Cameron said. He explained that shadow communities and local… Read more »

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First Welsh loss for Labour in Merthyr Tydfil
First Welsh loss for Labour in Merthyr Tydfil

Labour has lost its one-seat majority in Merthyr Tydfil, losing nine of its 17 seats. The Liberal Democrats were the main winners, having stormed from no representation to six seats, meaning the council moves to no overall control. There was better news for Labour in Neath Port Talbot where the Residents Association lost out heavily…. Read more »