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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Police issue dog attack warning after child injured outside school
Police have issued a warning after a child was left injured after being bitten by a dangerous dog outside their school in North Yorkshire. The incident occurred outside the front gates of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Tentergate Road in Knaresborough earlier this month, and now North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses to…
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Pulmonary Fibrosis sufferers say they ‘wish it was cancer’ due to lack of support
People with Pulmonary Fibrosis say they “wish it was cancer” due to the lack of support they receive after being diagnosed. A new survey, published by the charity Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis has revealed what it is like for people living with this debilitating condition, as well as highlighting what needs to change to…
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7 ways you could accidentally invalidate your life insurance
Life insurance is there to financially support your family and loved ones when you die. By paying a premium while you are alive, it can help with expenses such as funeral and burial costs, inheritance and replacement income for dependents when you are no longer here. But life insurance is a contract, and if…
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is here to celebrate the talents of neurodiverse people, challenge stereotypes and create a more inclusive world to empower all. According to statistics, it is estimated that around 15 to 20 per cent of the world’s population has some type of neurodivergence. These conditions include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism…
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NHS pressures force women to wait 3x as long for abortions
Demand for abortions on the NHS is forcing some women to wait three weeks for a termination – triple the recommended time frame, a senior NHS chief has warned. According to figures, the demand for abortions in England and Wales has hit ‘unprecedented’ levels as NHS services remain under ‘great pressure’. Steve Russell, the…
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10 ways you could accidentally invalidate your car insurance
Car insurance is there to protect drivers financially if they have an accident or if their car is damaged or stolen. However, a car insurance policy is a contract, and if the driver is seen to have broken the contract, the insurer may refuse to pay out. There are a few different types of…
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Call for new regulations as Silicosis cases confirmed in UK
A charity is calling for immediate action to prevent workers from developing silicosis after the UK sees its first confirmed cases. Silicosis is an incurable lung disease caused by inhaling tiny crystalline particles of silica, a mineral found in stone. Silica is often used during the manufacture and finishing of engineered stone worktops, but…
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Oliver Swinnock – Work Experience Testimony
Oliver Swinnock is a New Enquiries Call Handler in our Administration and New Enquiries team, but he started his time with us in a slightly different way to most of our staff. Oliver was hired after a successful work experience placement. We asked him if he would share his thoughts about his time with…
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