Category : NHS


Hospice Staff Could Quit Over Assisted Dying Bill

Charity leader Toby Porter expresses concerns that the proposed assisted dying bill may trigger resignations among hospice staff and volunteers, worsening workforce shortages and financial pressures.

Spinal Cord Damage Surge from Laughing Gas in Youth

A new Irish study reveals an alarming rise in spinal cord damage among young people due to nitrous oxide inhalation, with 14 cases diagnosed from 2021 to 2024, highlighting permanent neurological risks.

Hospice Staff May Quit Over Assisted Dying Bill

Hospice UK's CEO Toby Porter warns that controversial assisted dying legislation could trigger resignations among staff and volunteers, potentially worsening workforce shortages in palliative care.

Sharon Bond: Family Therapy Pioneer Founded Chiron

Sharon Bond, a trailblazing social worker and family psychotherapist in London, founded Chiron to support those marginalised by training institutions, championing diversity in mental health until her death at 77.

Aspirin Shortage Crisis Hits UK Pharmacies

Widespread aspirin shortages across UK pharmacies are putting patients at risk, with pharmacists calling for urgent reform of prescription substitution rules to allow safe alternatives.

NHS Warns Over Norovirus Surge, Hand Sanitisers Ineffective

The NHS has issued a stark warning as norovirus cases rise sharply across the UK, with infections 47% higher than last year. Health officials urge those affected to stay home, noting the virus survives on surfaces for weeks and hand gels are ineffective.

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