Ex-nurse extradited over sex with mental health patient
Jason Forde, 56, was extradited from Barbados to face charges of unlawful sexual activity with a woman at Homerton Hospital in Hackney in the 2000s. He appeared in court on Saturday.
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Zelensky: Patriot Missile Shortage Left Kyiv Exposed
Zelensky says lack of US Patriot missiles left Kyiv vulnerable to Russian blitz, as at least nine killed and 28 wounded in overnight strike.
Sadiq Khan vows to update bus driver heat rules after campaign
Mayor Sadiq Khan admits current bus driver heat regulations 'aren't fit for purpose' and instructs TfL to review rules after MyLondon's 'Back Our Bus Drivers' campaign.
VAD navigators help terminally ill Victorians find peace
Victoria's voluntary assisted dying care navigators guide terminally ill patients through legal and administrative hurdles, providing emotional support and dignity at end of life.
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Red Cross declares second-ever national blood crisis
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis as donations hit a four-year summer low, with less than a day's supply of type O positive blood available.
Ex-husband testifies in Lindsay Clancy trial for killing their 3 kids
Patrick Clancy testified about the day Lindsay Clancy killed their three children in January 2023, as her lawyers argue postpartum psychosis drove her actions.
Burnham's personal mission to fix social care
Andy Burnham, in his first major speech as PM, tackles social care reform, calling it a personal mission. He proposes cross-party talks, workforce integration, and an accelerated review, aiming to end decades of political avoidance.
Angela Rayner shares photo from her time as a council carer
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner posted a decades-old picture of her working as a home carer for Stockport Council, as PM Andy Burnham pledges to fix social care.
Trump cuts hinder cyclospora outbreak response
Trump administration cuts to CDC and FDA have weakened response to a cyclospora outbreak sickening thousands across 41 states, Guardian reports.
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Haiti gang violence closes maternity clinics
In gang-controlled Port-au-Prince, only a fraction of maternity services remain. A clinic in Cité Soleil closed in May, and 60% of births occur without medical care, raising maternal deaths to 350 per 100,000 live births, according to MSF.
Tell us: your experience of adult social care in England
Andy Burnham vows to reform adult social care. Share your story of accessing, providing, or relying on care in England.
AXA Landlord Insurance Updates for Renters' Rights Act
AXA updates landlord insurance to comply with the Renters' Rights Act, ensuring coverage for new legal requirements and protections for tenants.
Cooling UK schools: White paint, trees or air con?
As UK schools overheat during heatwaves, parents and teachers can take steps like tree planting, shading, and fundraising, but experts urge assessing causes first.
Burnham Vows to Use Political Capital to Fix Social Care
Andy Burnham has pledged to leverage his political influence to overhaul the UK's social care system, calling it a national priority that requires immediate action.
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Falling birthrates panic misses real crisis for new mothers
Declining birthrates spark alarm, but the true crisis is the lack of support for new mothers, who face inadequate parental leave, high childcare costs, and mental health struggles.
RFK Jr pushes Alzheimer's screening as key panel stalls
Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr calls for better Alzheimer's screening, but the US Preventive Services Task Force, which could guide research, has been prevented from meeting for over a year.
London 48-hour heat health warning before 32C heatwave
Yellow heat health alerts issued for London and other regions from July 24-26. Temperatures expected to reach 32C from July 28-31, with heatwave conditions likely.
Poorest children 40% more likely hospitalised for lung infections
Children in England's poorest areas are 40% more likely to be hospitalised for respiratory infections, with air pollution a key factor, according to NHS data analysis.
CDC cuts leave US vulnerable to disease outbreaks, ex-officials warn
Former top CDC officials warn that staff cuts and lost expertise have left the US less prepared for infectious disease outbreaks, as measles, hantavirus, and cyclospora spread.
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King's College Hospital NHS Trust downgraded to 'Requires Improvement'
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in South London has been downgraded from 'Good' to 'Requires Improvement' by the CQC after staff reported bullying, harassment, discrimination, and inequitable career progression.
Suspected Ebola case monitored in London hospital
A humanitarian worker is being monitored in a London hospital after suspected Ebola exposure in DR Congo. UKHSA says risk to public remains low.
NT child protection failures exposed in Kumanjayi Little Baby review
A draft review tabled in the NT parliament found child protection authorities failed to adequately assess threats against the mother of Kumanjayi Little Baby, who was allegedly murdered in April.
NSW $350m Aboriginal family program launched
A $350m NSW government investment funds a new Aboriginal family preservation program to reduce Indigenous child removal, with trauma-informed support.
Tick bites surging in US and UK: expert tips for prevention
Tick bites are on the rise in the US and UK due to climate change and human expansion. Experts share how to check for, remove, and prevent ticks to reduce Lyme disease risk.
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Southwark Council Reverses Dementia Advice Service Closure
Southwark Council reverses closure of Dementia Advisor service after emotional testimony from carer Judith; also saves The Nest mental health service for young people.
UK Renters: Landlords Can Now Require Pet Insurance
New UK rules allow landlords to require pet insurance for damage, making it easier for tenants to keep pets. The change aims to reduce pet ownership barriers.
UK rape kit startup sparks debate on justice failures
A UK company distributing DIY rape testing kits faces criticism, but its existence highlights systemic failures in prosecuting sexual violence, with only 2,223 charges from 70,000 reported rapes in 2021-22.
Let children play outside independently, says letter
Ellen Weaver argues that urban transport policies and residential design must respect outdoor play as a vital necessity, citing Swiss research on children's development.
Remote laundry cuts scabies, heart disease in NT
A community laundry project in the Northern Territory has reduced scabies by 60% and eliminated new rheumatic heart disease cases in Barunga, with seven free sites now operating.
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Menopause hormone therapy: benefits vs hype
Timely MHT relieves menopause symptoms and lowers fracture risk, but expecting it to fix all ills leads to disappointment. Experts separate evidence from social media hype.
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