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Humanists UK comment on assisted dying report – positive but a missed opportunity

The Health and Social Care Committee’s report on assisted dying has been published today. Humanists UK has welcomed the evidence-based nature of the report, but expressed disappointment that the committee missed the opportunity to draw firm conclusions or recommend specific changes to the law. Although the report does not make any recommendations for or against legislative… Read more »

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The Flexible After Fifty report calls for greater flexible working support for people over age 50 to be more active in the workforce

A new report from the 50+ Choices Roundtable shows how businesses, older workers and the wider UK economy would all benefit from employers and government prioritising greater flexibility in the workplace. The Flexible After Fifty report, from the members of the 50+ Choices Roundtable, shows that nearly three quarters (72%) of over-50s are seeking flexible… Read more »

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Hospital efficiency has fallen by 1.4% per year since 2000 despite massive funding increases, say the NAO
NHS needs to improve efficiency by 6% per year

By politics.co.uk staff The NHS will need to rapidly improve its management if it is to make the £20 billion annual efficiency savings demanded by government. A report by the National Audit Office (NAO) found that even in the boom times over the past ten years, productivity in the NHS as a whole fell by… Read more »

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Homeopathic 'alternative' treatments are being targeted by the government
‘Voodoo’ pet remedies face clampdown

By politics.co.uk staff Homeopathic remedies to your pets ailments are set to be heavily targeted under government plans. The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is looking to scrutinise products and treatments not cleared by scientific testing which might put pets ‘at risk’. John Fitzgerald, VMO’s director of operations, said: “Some of these products are claiming to… Read more »