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Humanists UK today welcomes the introduction of a private member’s bill on assisted dying by Kim Leadbeater MP, calling it a historic once in a generation opportunity for choice and dignity. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘Today marks the historic first step in a journey that should lead to one of the… Read more »
Responding to the launch of the Cairngorms Capercaillie Emergency Plan, BASC Scotland director, Peter Clark said: “The Cairngorms stands as the final bastion for capercaillie in the UK and efforts must be made to protect this iconic species. “BASC has played its part in supporting this important conservation effort, including making a financial contribution of… Read more »
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The NHS computing system faces a “bleak future”, with delays, escalating costs and clinician disillusionment, the latest report into the struggling system has concluded. The Commons’ public accounts committee (PAC) concluded a review of the National Programme for IT with the warning that urgent action is needed to improve services. Problems identified by PAC include… Read more »
Opposition parties last night raised doubts about the £6.2 billion project to upgrade IT in the NHS after a key contractor pulled out. Accenture has handed over its responsibilities for delivering the programme in the north-east and east of England to Computer Science Corp (CSC), in a nine-year contract worth about £1.9 billion. The upgrade… Read more »