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Committee reviewing euthanasia in Canada finds some deaths driven by homelessness fears, isolation

An expert committee reviewing euthanasia deaths in Canada’s most populous province has identified several cases where patients asked to be killed in part for social reasons such as isolation and fears of homelessness

The Independent UK

Navigating messy sprints and the secret to longevity: 32-year-old pro lifts the lid

The British Arkéa rider on shifting from sprinter to leadout man

Cycling Weekly

Archbishop of Canterbury to meet MP behind assisted dying bill

Kim Leadbeater wrote to Justin Welby after he described a change in the law as dangerous and ‘a slippery slope’UK politics live – latest updates

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From the ‘cliff edge’ to the DWP: what will UK carer’s allowance review look at?

Review called after revelation that thousands of unpaid carers have been forced to repay accidental overpayments

The Guardian - UK

Scrap 'onerous' fines for aged care staff: union

An overhaul of the aged care sector should remove large financial penalties for individual staff who breach the code of conduct, advocates say

AAP

No rebirth of baby bonus despite falling fertility rate

The deputy prime minister says there are no plans to bring back the baby bonus after a record low for the nation's fertility rate.

AAP

Assisted dying bill enters parliament – how likely is it to become law?

Labour backbench MP Kim Leadbeater has introduced a bill in the House of Commons that aims to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.

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England and Wales assisted dying bill formally launched in House of Commons

MPs to hold first debate on Labour MP Kim Leadbeater’s private member’s bill on 29 November

The Guardian - UK

New Assisted Dying Bill Introduced In UK Parliament

A new proposal to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales was introduced in the UK parliament on Wednesday, sparking concern from senior church leaders and opponents about its implications.

International Business Times

New UK bill aims to legalize assisted dying for people who are terminally ill

A new bill aiming to legalize assisted dying in Britain is set to be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday, marking the first time in nearly a decade that lawmakers will debate allowing doctors to help end people’s lives after previous court challenges to change the law failed

The Independent UK

Legalising assisted dying a ‘slippery slope’, says archbishop of Canterbury

Justin Welby warns new law risks turning right to die into a duty ahead of bill being formally introduced in parliament

The Guardian - UK

Vulnerable people not at risk from proposed assisted dying law, says MP

Kim Leadbeater, sponsor of bill, says it will include ‘stringent’ criteria and only apply to terminally ill adults

The Guardian - UK

Takeaways from AP's report on euthanasia, doctors and ethics in Canada

Canada has arguably the world’s most permissive system of euthanasia

The Independent UK

Rogue funeral directors could keep dead bodies in their garages without industry regulation, inquiry warns

The inquiry is calling for an independent statutory regulator to be set up for funeral directors in England to safeguard the dead

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Let’s get this straight: private healthcare will and must work for the NHS – not the other way around

Labour is right not to be squeamish about independent healthcare firms, but Wes Streeting seems wise enough to prioritise public benefit, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Good news, everyone! We appear to have reached peak longevity

Forget blue zones, superfoods and hi-tech rejuvenation therapies: study after study suggests our dreams of immortality will never come true. But maybe that’s just the kick in the pants humanity needs, writes Emma Beddington

The National (Scotland)

First Scottish 'Olympics' for people in care homes hailed huge success

IT was the first region in Scotland to run an “Olympics” for people in care homes and West Lothian is now set to pilot a Parkinson’s-friendly…

The Guardian - UK

UK’s top Catholic bishop urges faithful to lobby MPs to oppose assisted dying

Cardinal Vincent Nichols says proposed bill could change medical duty of care into ‘duty to kill’

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When private equity companies prioritise profit over care home residents

Letter: For these companies, economies of scale, low wages, minimum staffing and cost-cutting are the order of the day, writes Norman Edwards

The Guardian - UK

Leading UK provider of respite holidays for severely disabled people to close

Revitalise says challenges ‘insurmountable’ due to local authority cuts, higher running costs and fall in donations

The Guardian - UK

Baby boomers, take it from a 91-year-old: a long life with poorer health is bad news, and unnecessary

I’m lucky. I have enjoyed good health and lived to see many societal dreams realised. That privilege should be available to all, says broadcaster and writer Joan Bakewell

The Guardian - UK

Record number of men in care work in England as immigration eases jobs crisis

Sector has hired 185,000 foreign recruits in last two years, figures show, more than offsetting drop in British workers

The National (Scotland)

Family of Sheku Bayoh accuse Scottish Government of 'stonewalling' inquiry decision

THE family of Sheku Bayoh have accused the Scottish Government of “stonewalling” them over calls for it to expand the terms of reference of the…

Kiplinger

Why Gen X Marks the Spot for Rethinking Retirement

Retirement plans that worked for Baby Boomers may not fit the bill for Gen Xers. If you're nearing 60, it's time to bring your retirement strategy up to date.

The Guardian - UK

Women’s health being neglected worldwide, says Melinda French Gates

Exclusive: Billionaire launches $250m fund to address problem as she warns of growth of ‘maternity care deserts’

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