World’s largest early warning system for severe child illness to launch in NHS A&Es across England

The national paediatric early warning system (Pews) uses a scoring system for vital signs to assess whether a child needs more urgent attention. It is already used for inpatients, but NHS England has said this winter…

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The Youth Guarantee can do more than get young people into work

But if it is to succeed over the long term, it must do more than help people into a first job. The nature of entry-level work is changing. Artificial intelligence and automation are beginning to reshape the junior roles…

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Lifelong Education Institute appoints Alun Francis OBE as new Advisory Board Chair

Alun brings a wealth of experience to the role, widely recognised across the sector as a leading voice on lifelong learning and social mobility. Currently serving as the Chief Executive of B&FC Group, Alun joined…

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The Guardian view on listening to people with learning disabilities: a matter of life and death | Editorial

"I know from experience they wouldn't have valued my life," she says, in a new report on the treatment of people with learning disabilities during the crisis. The 1.5 million people in the UK with learning disabilities…

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The truth about testicles: are we facing spermageddon?

The book has arrived in tandem with worldwide concerns about falling birth rates. "Spermaggedon" is a chunky piece of this puzzle, part of a wider debate about whether and why we're heading for species-icide. Are people…

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Welsh health board considers closing urgent primary care centres at three hospitals

The Conservative MS Janet Finch-Saunders, who represents Bangor Conwy Môn, said: "These centres help to relieve pressure on our accident and emergency departments when people are unable to get an appointment with their…

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How to improve your memory: 10 easy, enjoyable expert tips – from reading a book to getting more sleep

Here, memory experts share their advice on how to improve your power of recall. Retrain your brain "Memory is a buildable skill. You can train it, just like learning how to ride a bike or drive," says Sania Alam, the…

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New NHS system to help doctors spot deteriorating children faster in emergency departments

The National Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) will be introduced in emergency departments from this winter, giving staff a clear, consistent way to track signs that a child’s condition is deteriorating, and ensure…

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Can Democrats win Maha voters after Trump let them down?

Today, she's a Democratic US Representative for Maine, but still knee-deep in the organic movement. And she's starting to see a lot of new faces – many pulled in by the Make America Healthy Again (Maha) movement, largely…

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Will Milburn Encourage Vacancy Creation? FE Soundbite 871

This is the weekly e-newsletter and e-journal by FE News: ISSN 2732-4095. We know life is busy, so here’s a snapshot of the latest announcements and epic thought leadership articles from sector influencers and thought…

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