The assisted dying bill has passed its final stage in the House of Commons, after MPs narrowly voted it through. In a historic vote at today, 314 MPs voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, while 219 opposed. “Individuals should all have the autonomy to make decisions about such personal and a profound part of their lives” Kevin McKenna The legislation will now progress to the House of Lords, where it will face further scrutiny. The bill would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales, with fewer than six months to live, to apply…
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Maternity failings at two Leeds hospitals have presented a significant risk to the safety of women and babies, and immediate improvements must be made, according to the health and care regulator. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) this week downgraded maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust from ‘good’ to ‘inadequate’. “These reports have highlighted significant areas where we need to improve our maternity and neonatal services” Phil Wood The move by the CQC followed two unannounced inspections in December and January at the trust’s two main sites, Leeds General Infirmary and St James’s Hospital. The inspections came after a…
Photos (left to right): Chamber intern, Anna Thomas, Chamber President and CEO Katy Coaster, Chamber Ambassador Tohnie Sinner & Steve Will, Business Office Manager, Jeff Colwell, RN Clinical Director Tina Freary, Tina Freely, Chamber Ambassador Michael Wall, Chamber Membership Membership Membership MembershipEffingham, Illinois (Effingham Radio) – Effingham County Chamber is continuing its mission to welcome LHC-Illinois home health care as a new member and to support local businesses serving and strengthening their communities every day.Located in Effingham, LHC – Illinois Home Healthcare provides skilled home care and treatment services to patients recovering from illness, injuries or surgery. Our team of…
Nurse campaign groups have called for the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to take reforms seriously, warning against “performative change”, following a damning review by the super-regulator. The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) today published its latest annual review of the nursing regulator, which uncovered “serious issues” in the performance of the NMC between 2023 and 2024. The PSA found that the NMC had only met 11 of the 18 regulatory standards, warning that this was only the second time that a regulator had failed this many standards in a single year. Among the failures identified in the report were: “Serious…
The News10NBC team details broken news, traffic and weather.ROCHESTER, N.Y. — They met at the Metro Judicial Conference's Elderly Judicial Committee on Thursday to oppose substandard nursing home care. Participants shared personal stories of loved ones who suffered due to understaffing and negligence, causing physical and emotional harm.They also expressed concern that neither the nursing home manager nor the state Department of Health is properly protecting vulnerable residents.”What do you want people to take away from today? We want them to feel strongly that they can go back to nursing homes and talk for their loved ones, seek better care…
The rally of supporters called on New York City to follow a proposal to abolish a labor policy that would allow home caregivers to work 24 hours a day, but allow them to receive 13-hour payments. AIW Campaign Last month, a sunny day outside City Hall saw a rally of hundreds who were standing with us in support of reforms to our home health aides. The organizers, set outside Manhattan's Chinatown suburbs, provided Cantonese translations. Throughout the protest, several LGBTQ people appeared as both participants and joint organizations. The alliance led by the Union to fight for our health and…
State lawmakers are launching a hearing to investigate New York's controversial $9 billion taxpayer-funded program that connects residents with Home-Health-Care Aides. State Senate Health Committee Chairman Gustavo Rivera (D-Bronx) and state Sen. James Scorfess (D-Hudson Valley) said they would be urging people to testify about the Personal Assistance Program for Distressed Consumer (CDPAP). State Sen. James Scorfis announces that the Department of Motor Vehicles will remain at West Harborstraw. Tania Savayan/The Journal News, Imagn Content Services, LLC New York State Sen. Gustavo Rivera speaks on the podium. Kevin C Downs of the New York Post The program first came from…
New York State Senate lawmakers will hold a Senate hearing on July 9th to look at the rise in issues related to the overhaul of the state's $9 billion home care program, according to a recent legislative update. Since April, management of the Consumer Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) has moved to Public Partnerships LLC only, causing widespread disruption. The transition ordered by Gov. Kathy Hochul eliminated more than 600 intermediaries, causing payroll issues, loss of care and bid claims. Senators Gustavo Rivera and James Scorfes will lead the investigation and say the hearing will guide future laws. Some issues have…
Former health secretary Sir Jeremy Hunt has called for an “urgent re-examination” of the Lucy Letby case, just months after stating that her crimes happened on his watch. The Conservative MP claimed that there were “serious and credible questions” about the evidence that convicted the former neonatal nurse. “Justice must be done and seen to be done” Jeremy Hunt Letby is currently serving multiple life sentences for the murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of seven others while working as a nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital neonatal unit between 2015 and 2016. After several unsuccessful appeal…
In a heartwarming example of purposeful entrepreneurship, two locally born and raised women have launched a new home care business dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized care to individuals and their families. With a heart for service and a passion for dignity-led support, the founders aim to ease the burdens often faced by people who care for their loved ones with age or disabilities. Motivated by their own caregiving experiences and desire to give back, Helen Cats and Margaret McClure began planning for the Home Helper LLC on a mission to prioritize kindness, cultural sensitivity and continuity of care while…