Tag: Health and Safety

Calls have been made for a maximum driving age limit for those in their 80s amid growing concerns over health deterioration impacting road safety. John Kushnick, a safety campaigner, argues ...

Sweden's longstanding call for a paraquat ban highlights growing global health concerns over the herbicide, which has faced increasing scrutiny in the wake of studies linking it to Parkinson's disease. ...

Health Minister Robbie Butler is under fire as the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust faces an unprecedented savings target of £50.7 million for the 2026/27 fiscal year. Concerns ...

A pivotal study encompassing 19,000 patients has uncovered a troubling correlation between overcrowding in emergency departments and rising mortality rates. Conducted across A&E facilities in Wales, Northern Ireland, and England, ...

Kingdom Support and Care has appointed Rachel Doyle as its new director of care and support, bringing with her over 25 years of experience in various sectors. Formerly the head ...

A new initiative, Martha's Rule, has been launched across A&E departments in England, allowing patients and their families to request second opinions on urgent health concerns. Named in memory of ...

Staff at High Street Primary School are poised to go on strike on September 22 and 23, following ongoing disputes with the Vale of Glamorgan Council over inadequate support for ...

The UK has approved the Aujemflu vaccine for adults over 50, marking a significant step in the fight against influenza. Developed by CSL Seqirus, this innovative flu shot combines three ...

The NHS could prevent 20,000 deaths and save £33 billion annually by streamlining regulations and harnessing technology, a new report indicates. The Health Foundation's findings reveal systemic issues have long ...

The NHS in England faces a critical nursing shortage, with 55,000 vacancies—double prior estimates—leading to an alarming rise in patient safety incidents. The Royal College of Nursing reports 573 red ...