Assisted dying, is complex and contentious. While proponents argue it offers a compassionate option for those suffering unbearable pain, opponents raise serious ethical concerns. The UK Parliament is debating MP Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales this month with a vote next week, 29th November 2024. The i newspaper reported that 54% …
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Every November men grow moustaches for charities raising money for men’s health, including men’s mental health which requires urgent attention. Here is why.. Four in five suicides are by men, with suicide the biggest cause of death for men under 35. In 2022, men aged 40 to 54 had the highest suicide rates in …
Natural disasters—like hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, and floods—leave physical destruction that is visible and immediate. However, they also deeply affect mental well-being, creating a hidden aftermath that can linger long after the event itself has passed. When a natural disaster strikes, it disrupts people’s lives. Many are forced to confront loss: of loved ones, homes, communities, and …
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What does the money raised in the budget mean to health and how will the tax rises affect those working in health and social care? From next April, employers will have to pay NI at 15% on salaries above £5,000, instead of 13.8% on salaries above £9,100 currently. The NHS and rest of the public …
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