Here are the five main infections at large this winter. RSV The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes cold-like symptoms and can lead to a nasty chest infection called bronchiolitis. It is most common in young children and the elderly, and … Continue reading The 5 Infection ‘Bugs’ This Winter To Avoid
A multi-million pound personal protective equipment (PPE) contract awarded by the UK government to a family-run investments firm has set off alarm bells. Reports Tom Coburg of ‘The Canary’ Recipients for similar contracts include a recruitment agency, a sweets manufacturer, and … Continue reading The Governments £5 Billion Pound PPE Scandal
There has been condemnation of the Government’s new Immigration points system today in excluding care workers and ignoring the vital role that they’ve played during the recent Coronavirus pandemic. Critics are concerned about the lack of visa options for … Continue reading Government hits back at Care Workers
OFFER OF £750 MILLION TO CHARITIES ACKNOWLEDGING THEIR IMPORTANCE AND CONTRIBUTION SHOWN DURING THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS BUT ADMITS THERE WILL BE ‘HARDSHIP’ AHEAD FOR BUSINESSES DUE TO THE GOVERNMENT IMPOSED LOCKDOWN TAKEN TO DEAL WITH CURBING THE SPREAD OF THE … Continue reading Rishi Sunak Offers £750m to Charities
Experts are calling for urgent action to tackle the “significant challenge” of rising levels of alcoholism and substance abuse among professionals including doctors, dentists and lawyers. At the first international conference of its kind, in Ireland this weekend, there were calls for the UK government to help the silent mass of professionals who were “functioning alcoholics”. Rory O’Connor, the UK co-ordinator of health support programmes for dentists and veterinary surgeons, told the Observer that Britain was turning a blind eye to a huge problem. He said: “There are serious issues regarding health professionals accessing appropriate help for mental health issues … Continue reading Addiction among professionals
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