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Voices: Our social care system will not survive the next pandemic unless we act now

COMMENT: The Covid Inquiry’s report on adult social care lays bare a sector left brutally exposed by the virus. Its recommendations must be implemented before the next pandemic strikes, says Ben Connah, the inquiry’s secretary

The Independent UK · 1h ago

63 Million Americans Are Caring for Loved Ones — But Who’s Looking After Them?

Millions of Americans are quietly working a second job they never applied for, rarely get paid for, and can’t simply walk away from. They’re managing...

Saving Advice · 16h ago

How the US organ transplant system works and what to ask to improve your chances

There are ways patients can try to improve their chances of getting organ transplants

The Independent UK · 16h ago

Parents facing childcare challenges as more schools extend October half term

A lack of strategy over the two-week autumn break risks creating a ‘postcode lottery’ for families, an education expert has warned.

Evening Standard · Oct 19

Esther Rantzen laid to rest as family share final message from late broadcaster

The Childline founder, who had been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2023, died at her home in the New Forest on September 30.

Evening Standard · Oct 19

UK nurse struck off after taking nearly £400,000 from 99-year-old care home resident

UK nurse Rebecca Louise Burwood has been struck off the nursing register after an NMC tribunal found she abused her position of trust involving a vulnerable 99-year-old care home resident. More than £370,000 was withdrawn from the woman's account over five years. The hearing also examined spending on a car,…

The Times of India · Oct 19

The Diamond Store is having a huge sale ahead of Christmas gifting season

The Diamond Store’s sale is upon us, and just in time for your Christmas list

Evening Standard · Oct 19

No 10: Hegseth ‘wrong’ to say most non-US Nato soldiers didn’t fight in Afghanistan – as it happened

Downing Street delivered a rare rebuke to a senior member of Donald Trump’s administration

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19

Why are some NHS maternity units facing closure?

Merging units could improve safety, says NHS leader, but leave women in rural and coastal areas travelling further to give birth

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19

Up to 20 maternity units in England may have to shut, NHS leader warns

Exclusive: NHS Alliance’s acute care director says centralisation of services ‘inevitable’ to ensure safe care

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19