NHS faces exodus of ADHD and autism services staff to private clinics
The loss of specialist personnel to the private sector has already forced one NHS trust in England to limit access to its neurodevelopmental service to only the most urgent cases. The brain drain of psychologists…
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Insurance model is no substitute for the NHS | Letter
This would still have provision for free treatment at the point of need, but people would pay through insurance systems, and they would choose the level of cover they've got. Those models deliver far better outcomes for…
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Ofsted faces fresh calls to halt graded school inspections in England
The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) also raised the prospect of potential strike action, saying a new grading system had become an "overbearing mess". On Friday, Ofsted's chief inspector Sir Martyn…
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Execution live stream could cause PTSD in viewers, say psychiatrists
The US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, said on Thursday that Nidal Hasan, a former army psychiatrist who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, would be executed by firing squad on 3 December. Officials later confirmed…
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Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know
The review, commissioned by then-health secretary Wes Streeting 10 months ago after saying young people were being "over-diagnosed" and "written off", could have major implications for NHS services, the benefits system…
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From the workplace to pop culture - why how we view women's anger is changing
From the "mental load" women carry to sexism in the workplace or - worse - violence against women, Galea says "we don't realise how much we accept and how much we close our mouths". But now she says she simply lets it…
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Tell us: have you been affected by the strikes at Edinburgh, Dundee or Nottingham universities?
University and College Union (UCU) members in Edinburgh launched their industrial action on 28 September , while their colleagues at the University of Dundee were embarking on a five-week strike. UCU members at the…
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Student filmmakers shine at North Wales horror festival
Four films produced by Coleg Cambria students were selected for screening at the fifth Phantasmagoria Horror Film Festival in Cefn Mawr, Wrexham. The Student Showcase opened the three-day festival at George Edwards Hall…
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University recognised for driving growth across East Midlands, national report finds
The results highlight the University’s continued role in supporting businesses, helping graduates succeed with entrepreneurial ventures and working with partners on projects aimed at strengthening the economy across…
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NPTC Group of Colleges Alumni and Staff Showcase Creative Success at Neath Arts Festival
The exhibition highlights the enduring impact of arts education and demonstrates the diverse progression routes available within the visual arts sector. Featuring the work of accomplished alumni and educators, Y Tu Hwnt…
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