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Lords Assisted Dying Select Committee to begin taking evidence

The House of Lords Select Committee on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will hold two oral evidence sessions this week. It has been reported that the committee is weighted against assisted dying, with more opponents of legislation change than supporters. Humanists UK analysis suggests that, apart from the Bill Sponsors, the experts… Read more »

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The Government’s 10 Year Health Plan – MDU response

Ahead of tomorrow’s launch of the Government’s long-awaited 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has responded to the details announced so far. Dr Matthew Lee, Chief Executive of the MDU, said: On the 10 Year Health Plan overall “This is a big moment for the NHS. Our members are… Read more »

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One in three nurses fear contracting HIV
One in three nurses fear contracting HIV

A third of nurses fear they are at risk of contracting diseases like HIV and Hepatitis C from being struck by used needles, according to a report. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) revealed around half of all nurses have been struck by a needle previously in a patient and 90 per cent of the… Read more »

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NHS IT system 'grinding to a halt'
NHS IT system ‘grinding to a halt’

The massive new IT system being designed for the NHS is grinding to a halt, according to reports today. The vast, centralised programme is said to be desperately behind schedule, with suppliers unwilling to get involved with it. “After all that we’ve said and warned, can it be any surprise that the government’s failure and… Read more »