Factors associated with involuntary mental healthcare in New South Wales, Australia - Corderoy A, Large MM, Ryan C, Sara G.
BACKGROUND: There is uncertainty about factors associated with involuntary in-patient psychiatric care. Understanding these factors would help in reducing coercion in psychiatry. AIMS: To explore variables associated with involuntary care in the largest da... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 6, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
The Kate Middleton conspiracy theories and the royals' right to privacy
The royal family is facing increasingly wild conspiracy theories about the Princess of Wales following her disappearance from public view to recover from surgery. Kensington Palace announced in January that Kate Middleton had undergone planned abdominal surgery and would not resume her public…#kensingtonpalace #katemiddleton #telegraph #hannahfurness #brazilian #seancoughlan #tmz #audi #windsorcastle #princewilliam (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Consultants vote to strike in Wales
Doctors will walk out in April over "extreme pressures" and "unsafe staffing levels". (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - March 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is further investment in shark management in New South Wales worthwhile? Surfer views on coastal public health issues - Peden AE, Brander RW.
We examined the responses of 672 New South Wales (NSW) resident surfers to the Global Surfer Survey, which collect... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 4, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Drowning, Suffocation Source Type: news
Deaths among adults under supervision of the England and Wales' probation services: variation in individual and criminal justice-related factors by cause of death - Slade K, Justice L, Martijn F, Borschmann R, Baguley T.
BACKGROUND: The mortality rate among people under probation supervision in the community is greater than that among incarcerated people and that among the general population. However, there is limited research on the distinct vulnerabilities and risks unde... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 4, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
Scientists unearth mysteries of giant, moving Moroccan star dune
Parts of the structure are younger than expected while an east wind blows the whole thing across the desert, researchers findThey are impressive, mysterious structures that loom out of deserts on the Earth and are also found on Mars and on Saturn ’s biggest moon, Titan.Experts from universities including Aberystwyth in Wales have now pinpointed the age of a star dune in a remote area of Morocco and uncovered details about its formation and how it moves across the desert.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 4, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Steven Morris Tags: Geology Research Aberystwyth University Science Higher education Morocco Africa Deserts Environment Middle East and north Africa World news Source Type: news
UK ministers look to install highly paid boss to spearhead rail reform plan
Ministers are bidding to install a highly paid rail industry figure in the Department for Transport to entrench plans to create Great British Railways (GBR) before the general election. The DfT could break Whitehall’s pay structure to create the new senior post, in an attempt to accelerate reforms…#greatbritishrailways #dft #whitehalls #treasury #wales #labour #conservatives #gbr #networkrail #huwmerriman (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Princess Kate “Doing Well,” Says Kensington Palace In Rare Update To Combat Rumors
A Royal family spokesperson has attempted to calm widespread speculation on the condition of Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, who has not been seen in public since Christmas. She was admitted to the hospital in January for what was termed “planned abdominal surgery,” and given a recovery…#katemiddleton #princewilliams #royal #dailytelegraph #easter #kensingtonpalace #herroyalhighness (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Rumors on Kate Middleton's Health Swirl; Alcohol Deaths Surge; 1 in 8 Have Obesity
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Unfounded rumors about the health of Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, are circling online; the palace says she "continues to be doing well." (New York Times... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - March 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Rise in overall GP workforce in Wales but big fall in partners
The full-time equivalent (FTE) fully-qualified GP workforce in Wales increased by 3% in the year to September 2023, but the number of GP partners has fallen significantly, latest data show. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - March 1, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news
A significant pay rise is essential for local government and school staff, say unions
The three local government unions, representing 1.4m council and school employees in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, have called for a significant wage rise as they submitted their annual pay claim today (Thursday).
UNISON, GMB and Unite say a decent pay award is essential as staff continue to struggle with the cost-of-living crisis, while the value of their wages has plummeted for more than a decade.
Unless councils and schools can pay competitive rates, employees will find better-paid, less-stressful work elsewhere and new recruits will be thin on the ground, the unions say.
Their joint pay claim, which would apply...
Source: UNISON meat hygiene - February 29, 2024 Category: Food Science Authors: Anthony Barnes Tags: News Press release council and school staff NJC pay Source Type: news
Farmers rally around Welsh capital in latest protest over proposed environmental rules
Tractors lined a road in the Welsh capital Wednesday as thousands of farmers and their supporters thronged the parliament to protest proposed environmental protections that would be required to receive subsidies. Protesters held signs reading, “No Farmers, No Food,” and “We Will Not Be Mooooved!”…#wewillnotbemooooved #ioanhumphreys #athens #warsaw #poland #wales #rishisunak #welshconservative #awelshgovernment (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Minister used disappearing messages - Covid inquiry
The health minister and senior officials cleared messages, the Welsh session of the inquiry hears. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
South Wales and South West researchers awarded £ 4.3 million for world-leading research into severe mental illness
A pioneering new Mental Health Platform Research Hub, which will advance the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of severe mental illness has been awarded a £ 4.3 million grant from UK Research& Innovation (UKRI) and the Medical Research Council (MRC). (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - February 27, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Grants and Awards, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
"If we're wrong, take us to court": an analysis of special police services (SPS) arrangements for the policing of football in England and Wales - Hester R, Hobson J, Jones D.
Under the Police Act 1996, Special Police Services (SPS) allow the police in England and Wales to partially cost recover for resources deployed to police events such as football, horse racing and music festivals. Historically, there have been numerous lega... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Egress, Escape, Evacuation, Crowds Source Type: news
