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NHS Exodus: 1 in 3 GPs Leave Traditional Surgeries

A major study uncovers a staffing crisis as over 30% of UK GPs have left NHS surgeries for private practice, academia, or other roles, raising alarm over patient access and service sustainability.

NHS Maternity Services in Crisis, Warn Midwives

The Royal College of Midwives issues a stark warning to the Health Secretary, revealing dangerous staffing shortages and a system pushed to the brink, putting mothers and babies at risk across England.

Nuns Evicted From Care Home After Six Decades

In a poignant turn of events, an order of nuns running a cherished care home in Chigwell, Essex, face eviction after six decades of service. The Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary must return to their convent, leaving residents and the local c

Beloved Piggly's Restaurant Closes After 76 Years

The iconic Piggly's Restaurant in Wautoma, Wisconsin, a cherished local institution for 76 years, has served its final meal. Rising costs and staffing shortages have forced its permanent closure, leaving a community in mourning.

Care staff indicted after woman freezes to death in home

Two carers from a Texas care facility face criminal charges after 69-year-old Cynthia Pierce was found frozen to death in her bed during a catastrophic power outage, exposing a shocking failure in duty of care.

Unison Chief: UK Social Care System is 'Broken'

Christina McAnea, head of Britain's largest union, issues a stark warning on the UK's social care crisis, calling for immediate funding and a national strategy to fix the crumbling system.

California National Park Rangers Form Historic Union

In a landmark move for US public lands, rangers and staff across California's iconic national parks have voted to unionise, demanding action on low wages, staff shortages, and soaring living costs.

Care worker waved soiled underpants at elderly resident

Shocking misconduct uncovered as a carer at a UK care home is filmed waving soiled underwear in an 85-year-old woman's face. The distressing incident has sparked outrage and calls for urgent reform in the care sector.

NHS Scotland Staff Sickness Hits 10-Year High

Exclusive analysis reveals NHS Scotland's staff sickness rates have soared to their highest level in 10 years, with 18 out of 18 health boards reporting increased absenteeism, raising alarm about workforce burnout and patient care.

Blind woman dies after being scalded by cup of tea in care home

A damning inquest reveals systemic failures at a UK care home after an 89-year-old blind resident, Jeanette Williams, suffered fatal burns from a negligently served cup of tea. The coroner issues a formal prevention of future deaths report.

US medics approved to work in NHS

American doctors and nurses will soon be able to practise in the NHS after UK regulators approved their qualifications, easing staffing shortages.

NHS midwife shortage hits decade low

Official data reveals a worrying shortage of midwives in England, with staffing levels falling to their lowest in a decade. Experts warn of risks to maternal care as the NHS struggles to retain professionals.

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