Government to launch review into bright headlight glare after drivers left ‘dazzled’
The government is set to commission a review into bright headlight glare after research shows that eight in ten drivers believe the problem is getting worse. The independent study is being commissioned after RAC data shows that more than 90% of drivers say they get ‘dazzled’ while they drive. According to the RAC, the reason for…
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Autism Awareness Month: What it is & why we should celebrate
Autism Awareness Month is here to raise awareness and promote the acceptance of people with autism. In society today, there are many misconceptions about autism, and this month is dedicated to debunking myths and promoting inclusion. It is thought that autism affects around 700,000 children and adults in the UK. But many societal barriers…
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New artificial-pancreas technology to be offered to diabetes patients
Thousands of people with type 1 diabetes are set to be offered new artificial-pancreas technology on the NHS to help them manage the condition. We have broken down everything you need to know, as well as who will be eligible for the new technology. What is an artificial pancreas? This new technology calculates how much…
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Gogglebox star George Gilbey dies in tragic workplace accident
Gogglebox star George Gilbey, 40, has died after being involved in a fatal accident at work. The TV star, who had also appeared on the 14th series of Big Brother in 2014, reportedly died following an accident at work on Wednesday which saw him ‘fall from a height’ while carrying out his job. Essex…
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Calls for government to change asbestos safety regulations
The government has been urged to take further action to prevent more people from dying from asbestos exposure – 25 years after the deadly material was banned in the UK. Figures show that despite a ban being in place for more than two decades, thousands of people are still dying from asbestos-related causes every…
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Public satisfaction with NHS at all-time low, figures show
Public satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to the lowest level on record as poor access to GPs and long waits for hospital care continue. The figures, from the British Social Attitudes annual survey show that less than one in four (24 per cent) people were happy with the health service in 2023, down…
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32% of people haven’t got a Will because they ‘don’t know where to start’
After Update Your Will Week took place earlier this month to encourage people to check their Will is up to date and accurate, new figures reveal how many people still need to write or finish writing their Will. A Will is an important document to instruct your family or friends on how you would…
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Warning issued to farmers to keep public safe this Easter
The Easter break will see thousands of people heading into the countryside to stretch their legs and enjoy the outdoors. But while most walkers enjoy the countryside safely and use the extensive network of footpaths, bridleways, and public access land without any problems, going through fields where there are cattle can be dangerous. …
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Health board fined £220k after patients fell to their deaths out of hospital windows
A Scottish Health Board has been fined £220,000 for safety breaches after two vulnerable patients fell to their deaths out of a window. Both patients were being cared for at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh at the time of their deaths, which occurred in two separate incidents. On 29 October 2017, one of…
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