Families have slammed the NHS for putting “do not resuscitate” orders on disabled patients without their permission. An investigation by ITV News discovered that numerous UK hospitals have put blanket ‘Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation’ (DNR) orders on at least 12 patients with learning disabilities after being ordered to cease the practice five years ago. The Care Quality CommissionContinue reading “NHS Doctors Give Disabled Patients Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders Without Consent”
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Longest Walkout By Hospital Blood-Takers In NHS History
Specialist health workers who take patients’ blood have been striking for 236 straight days in what their union claims is the longest strike in NHS history. The 36 phlebotomists claim the clinical nature of the tasks they perform means they should be on a higher NHS pay scale, worth an extra £1.09 an hour. Bosses at GloucestershireContinue reading “Longest Walkout By Hospital Blood-Takers In NHS History”
Britain’s Big Freeze Sparks Travel Disruption
Travellers have been warned of across-the-board disruption on Britain’s rail services as temperatures drop to 3C – with additional ‘Big Freeze’ chaos to come. Temperatures are set to plunge below zero in parts of the UK this week as emergency services continue to deal with the aftermath of Storm Claudia. The nation will be hit by freezing Arctic air,Continue reading “Britain’s Big Freeze Sparks Travel Disruption”
Matthew McConaughey Sparks Rumours About Running For Office
A viral video showing a stage festooned with American flag bunting and signs reading ‘McConaughey for governor’ sent Matthew McConaughey fans into frenzied speculation that he could be seeking public office. In the TikTok video, a stage in an Austin field was flanked by Lone Star State flags and what looked to be campaign placards bearingContinue reading “Matthew McConaughey Sparks Rumours About Running For Office”
Democrat Rep. Caught Looking At PORN On Plane
A Democrat congressman was pictured peeking at sexually graphic photographs while on an aeroplane – in full view of a disgusted passenger. California Rep. Brad Sherman, 71, was seen in images circulating on social media ogling pictures of scantily-clad women on his iPad while sitting on a flight. An X user who first shared the images ofContinue reading “Democrat Rep. Caught Looking At PORN On Plane”
Growing Pains: Teenager Dies After Leukaemia Diagnosis
Tributes have poured in for a beloved teenager who tragically passed away just one day after being diagnosed with leukaemia, after he was dismissed as just having ‘growing pains’. Harley Andrews, 16, met with his GP only weeks ago, saying he felt under the weather. But he and his mum, Gemma, were dismissed and told it was probablyContinue reading “Growing Pains: Teenager Dies After Leukaemia Diagnosis”
NHS England To Lay Off Thousands Of Staff
Thousands of NHS staff will be made redundant as the government presses ahead with plans to abolish NHS England, The Independent has been told. In a briefing to staff on Tuesday, NHS England confirmed voluntary redundancies planned for the organisation, as well as local NHS integrated care boards, will go ahead next year. In a slide, seen by The Independent, NHS England said there wouldContinue reading “NHS England To Lay Off Thousands Of Staff”
British History’s Most Prolific Sex Offender
Britain’s most prolific sex offender was able to rape and torture boys at a borstal where abuse was ‘ignored and dismissed’ by the prison service, police and the Home Office. Neville Husband led a reign of terror where he and other staff systematically raped and abused hundreds of young men and boys who they were supposedContinue reading “British History’s Most Prolific Sex Offender”
A 98-Year-Old With Dementia Is Evicted
A 98-year-old widow suffering from dementia has been evicted after spending her £240,000 life savings on care bills and has now run out of money. Brenda Miles was given just two days’ notice to leave Innage Grange care home in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, where she has lived for five years. The retired bookbinder, who struggles withContinue reading “A 98-Year-Old With Dementia Is Evicted”
Now, The Poppy Risks Being Cancelled
Poppy sellers have admitted they ‘need all the help they can get’ amid fears the number of volunteers are declining and fewer people are wearing the historic remembrance insignia. Organisers told the Daily Mail how years of abuse and ageing volunteers have created a perfect storm, which left them scrambling for help ahead of thisContinue reading “Now, The Poppy Risks Being Cancelled”
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