Baby who died from meningitis might have been saved if tested sooner, inquest finds
She had tested positive for coronavirus, and so opportunities were missed when doctors stuck with a diagnosis of Covid, the inquest found. Esta died from streptococcus pneumoniae meningitis, and her parents Lynsey Carr…
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Ban ‘intrusive’ cameras in England’s mental health wards, say bereaved families
Lawyers for the families said "patients' lives are at stake" by the continuing use of Oxevision, the Lampard inquiry into mental health deaths in Essex heard on Tuesday. The inquiry was told that five patients killed…
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Government failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds
The sixth report from the Covid inquiry said the care sector appeared to be "something of an afterthought" in the early stages of the pandemic and there was no "protective ring" put around homes as claimed by ministers…
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BMet hosts global experts to debate the Future of Vocational Education
The forward-thinking event, delivered in partnership with the Edge Foundation, focused on the critical theme of Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Social Partnership. A diverse lineup of national and…
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The 5% Club launches Apprenticeship Talent Bridge with BAE Systems and Babcock International Group, creating jobs and building skills in defence
The Apprenticeship Talent Bridge, delivered by The 5% Club is a new initiative for small and medium sized companies (SMEs) developed in partnership with BAE Systems and Babcock International Group (Babcock). The project…
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New Jisc guide helps FE providers bridge the gap between teaching and IT teams
Jisc’s new ‘Building bridges: enhancing collaboration between staff in IT and learning related roles in further education’ guide helps break down barriers as colleges navigate major challenges such as generative AI…
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Discover degree-level study on your doorstep at East Sussex College
The event will showcase how students can gain a recognised university qualification at East Sussex College, while benefiting from smaller classes, experienced lecturers and personalised support. Students can study for…
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Adult learners look to the future following College Group’s first Graduation
The ceremony was the first combined graduation held by Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group (ENDC) since January’s merger , bringing together graduating learners from both Exeter College and North Devon College at the…
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Waltham Forest College Achieves Office for Students Registration
The milestone strengthens the College’s position as a provider of higher education and supports its ambition to create more opportunities for people within Waltham Forest and the wider community to access higher-level…
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East Durham College Secures Key Role in North East Adult Skills Programme
The College is now part of the network of providers delivering the North East Skills Programme , a major new adult education initiative backed by a record £250 million investment through the North East Mayoral Strategic…
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