2 h. ago I’m not ignoring your message – I’m overwhelmed by the tyranny of being reachable | Miski Omar

In today’s culture, responsiveness is a proxy for care. But being in constant rotation, always logging into another version of myself? I’m tiredA friend messaged me the other day. I saw it. I didn’t reply. A week later, I finally responded with the classic: Sorry for the late reply, just got to this.She called me out. You didn’t just get to this, she said. I saw the double ticks. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Coroner warns care home of ‘cultural problem’ after patient’s double bed fall

Sonia Sore, 84, fell onto the floor at North Court Care Home in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, on October 14 and October 20 2023.

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1 week ago Coronation Street favourite 'goes missing' as star warns 'something bad happens'

Coronation Street spoilers have revealed that Gary Windass will 'go missing' next week, leaving his family concerned

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1 week ago Musselburgh and Midlothian care homes enjoy ‘The Big Summer Weekender’ with local community and MSP

Drummohr Care Home, located in Wallyford, Musselburgh, East Lothian, and Springfield Bank Care Home, located in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, run by HC-One Scotland, welcomed visitors and guests from their local community to participate in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations from Monday 16th June until Sunday 22nd June 2025.

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2 w. ago Bodybuilder teenager, 15, who jumped off pier in celebration of finishing exams may not have drowned if a lifeguard was present, coroner rules

David Ejimofor, 15, died after getting into trouble during a 'coming of age ceremony' in the water off Aberavon Beach, Port Talbot.

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3 w. ago Covid warning as new variant causes different symptoms including unusual sign

Doctors have issued a warning about the new coronavirus strain, which has been flagged in the UK, US and Australia.

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3 w. ago Covid alert as doctors issue warning about new variant with 'unusual' symptoms

Doctors have warned people to look out for new symptoms of coronavirus, stressing that the latest strain is different from the rest. People could mistake Covid for other common issues due to the similarities

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3 w. ago Boy, 6, dies after inhaling helium from balloon just eight days after his birthday

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Following Gunner's death last month a coroner has warned the public about the “unrecognized” dangers of the large, child-sized balloons

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3 w. ago Weight loss drugs linked to higher risk of eye damage in diabetic patients

Study finds medicines such as Ozempic associated with greater risk of developing age-related macular degenerationWeight loss drugs could at least double the risk of diabetic patients developing age-related macular degeneration, a large-scale study has found.Originally developed for diabetes patients, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medicines have transformed how obesity is treated and there is growing evidence of wider health benefits. They help reduce blood sugar levels, slow digestion and reduce appetite. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Warning after 45 deaths from mystery substance bought online

Coroner Timothy Brennand has issued a warning online forums that advise on suicide methods following the deaths of 45 people who bought the poisonous substance online.

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4 w. ago Edinburgh care home celebrates the richness of Indian culture

Residents and colleagues at HC-One Scotland’s Victoria Manor Care Home in Edinburgh came together to celebrate the vibrant traditions of Indian culture in a joyful and engaging event that brought colour, connection, and cultural appreciation to the heart of the home.

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