Midwife quits over ‘unsafe’ staffing levels at NHS maternity units
A former midwife quit her job because she could not ‘live with herself’ if she provided poor care. The former NHS worker told the BBC that staff shortages meant patients were kept safe, but only ‘by the skin of her teeth,’ and she believes improvements won’t be seen anytime soon. Statistics show the number…
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Care home workers: What are your rights?
Care home workers are at the core of the UK’s social care model, providing vital support for elderly and vulnerable people around the clock. They are there to ensure residents receive the care and support they need to live safely and comfortably during a difficult period of their lives. But despite the important role…
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300 people arrested for drink or drug driving in West Yorkshire over Christmas
Figures show that more than 300 suspected drink or drug drivers were arrested in West Yorkshire over the Christmas and New Year period. A total of 334 people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs as part of West Yorkshire Police’s annual campaign, which ran from December 1…
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Man to take council to court after ‘horrific’ pothole accident
A man is set to take his local council to court after he suffered from ‘life-changing’ injuries when his motorcycle hit a pothole in the road. Father-of-three Darren Crooks was riding his Suzuki on the A260 in Kent when he experienced the ‘horrific’ crash. The 37-year-old, who is still experiencing pain seven months later,…
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Bosses tolerated sexual harassment at UK-based fire service, report reveals
A top fire chief has stepped down after a damning report revealed that sexism, criminal conduct and homophobia was tolerated at a UK-based fire service. An external review into the culture at South Wales fire service was commissioned after a media outlet reported that colleagues had experienced abusive behaviour at the service. …
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Junior doctors walk out in longest strike in NHS history
Thousands of junior doctors have taken strike action today, in the longest-ever walkout in the history of the NHS. The strike action is being carried out in hopes of securing a better ‘real term’ pay deal for junior doctors. Junior doctors are clinically trained doctors who have between one and nine years of experience.…
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Probate application delays continue, figures reveal
Statistics show that probate application delays are still longer than average, despite a slight decrease from the previous month. Data from HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) shows that the delay decreased from 15.4 weeks to 15.2 in October, but this still remains above the 12-month average. The figures come after 27,664…
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BT worker died after being exposed to asbestos on a daily basis, coroner rules
A telecoms engineer who worked for BT died after being exposed to asbestos on a ‘day-to-day’ basis, a coroner has ruled. Ian Stubbs, of Hawkes Lane in Bracon Ash, near Norwich, was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma in 2021 after experiencing a long-term cough and shortness of breath. A personal statement, which he wrote before his…
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