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The Scottish Parliament has voted in favour of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. Members of the Assisted Dying Coalition have welcomed the vote. MSPs voted 70 in favour, 56 against on Stage 1 of the Bill, which is about general principles. There will be another two rounds of voting and amendments… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) welcomes a new report warning that NHS staff fatigue is still not recognised as a serious risk to patient safety. The report, published today by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB), found that staff fatigue contributes directly and indirectly to patient harm. Despite this, the HSSIB found little evidence… Read more »
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The Conservatives have completed their review of public services with a raft of suggestions on housing, health and education. Stephen Dorrell and Baroness Pauline Perry reported to David Cameron this morning with the latest conclusions from one of the Conservatives’ policy groups. They said the next Conservative government should be focused on ending inequality in… Read more »
David Cameron has warned immigration in to the UK is too high and risks over burdening public services. Stepping carefully into immigration politics, Mr Cameron said there were legitimate concerns to be had over immigration and the strain it places on education, housing and the health service. Mr Cameron said: “People have very real concerns… Read more »
