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The Isle of Man has this morning become the first part of the UK and Crown dependencies to pass an Assisted Dying Bill. Humanists UK and its assisted dying coalition partner My Death, My Decision Isle of Man has welcomed the historic vote. The Bill will make assisted dying available to adult Isle of Man… Read more »
The new All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Healthcare Workers held its inaugural meeting yesterday in Parliament. The group, organised by the Medical Defence Union (MDU), has been established to highlight key areas of concern for healthcare professionals and discuss potential solutions. This includes issues such as improving the health and wellbeing of staff… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff The government’s plans to protect health and aid budgets have been attacked as unjustified by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The business body fears the move will damage the economic recovery by causing more drastic cuts to capital investment in other areas. Its Budget submission points out that in Canada, where… Read more »
By Alex Stevenson Health secretary Andrew Lansley has ordered a full public inquiry into the unnecessary deaths of up to 1,200 people at Mid-Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust. The inquiry will take place under the Inquiries Act 2005, a key demand of campaigners. It means witnesses will be compelled to attend and give evidence under oath…. Read more »
