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BASC welcomes sensible delay to muirburn licensing rollout

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of muirburn licensing. The government had planned to introduce a licensing scheme ahead of 15 September – the start of the new muirburn season. However, a range of organisations, including BASC, raised serious concerns about the readiness… Read more »

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Humanists UK comment: Assisted Dying Bill passes House of Commons

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed Third Reading in the House of Commons. The vote was 314 in favour, 291 against. My Death, My Decision and Humanists UK welcome the result. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘The House of Commons has taken a historic step towards meeting the… Read more »

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Polyclinics would combine GPs work and minor hospital procedures
Polyclinic plans need ‘calm debate’

Proposals to establish NHS polcyclinics require a “calm and balanced” debate, the NHS Confederation believes. Polyclinics are one of the suggestions made by the health minister and surgeon Lord Ara Darzi, who is leading a review of the NHS. They would carry out GPs’ services as well as some minor surgery and would be equipped… Read more »

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NHS Alliance says GPs should provide round-the-clock care
GPs urged to reclaim continuity of care

GPs need to take back responsibility for round-the-clock care, the NHS Alliance has concluded in its report into the health service. The report says the continuity of care general practice work provides is often critical, especially for people with complex and long-term conditions and the elderly. The alliance, a collaboration of clinicians, managers and board… Read more »