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DDU responds to GDC report on deaths by suicide during investigations

The GDC has published its first report looking at dental professionals who died while undergoing a fitness to practise investigation. It has sadly shown that there were 20 deaths of registrants between 2019 to 2022 of which between one and three were confirmed as by suicide. John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU) welcomed… Read more »

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Parents face fines over excluded children
Parents face fines over excluded children

Parents could be fined up to £1,000 if their children are caught hanging around on the streets after being excluded from school. Schools secretary Ed Balls announced the new penalty today as part of a government attempt to force parents to take responsibility for their child’s behaviour. Parents will be fined £50 if their child… Read more »

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Take up of 'healthy meals' falls
Govt denies healthy school meals have backfired

The Liberal Democrats claim the school meals system has fallen into disarray since the government endorsed Jamie Oliver’s campaign for healthier lunches. The Lib Dems claim figures set for release this week will show take-up of school meals has fallen considerably since the reforms were implemented. They accuse the government of introducing healthier meals before… Read more »