£80m GP Scheme Targets Two Million Fewer Hospital Referrals to Cut NHS Waiting Lists
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 22 Apr, 2025 Comments (0)
An £80 million boost is set to overhaul how GPs handle patient referrals, with the government hoping specialist advice can keep up to two million people off NHS hospital waiting lists by 2025/26. The scheme also supports community treatments and has brought in thousands of extra GPs to tackle chronic shortages.
Bird Flu Sparks Pet Food Recall: Vital Information for Pet Owners
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 18 Mar, 2025 Comments (0)
Northwest Naturals has pulled its raw turkey pet food from shelves after bird flu surfaced, resulting in a feline death. Health authorities confirm H5N1 presence in the food, affecting wider regions, including human cases in the U.S. Consumers are urged to dispose of this pet food batch and monitor for symptoms. Cooking poultry at high temperatures is essential to kill the virus.
Cheese Recall Alert: Tesco and Spar Remove Cheddar Over Listeria Contamination Fears
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 7 Mar, 2025 Comments (0)
A range of Irish cheese, including Horgans Irish Smoked Cheddar, sold by Tesco and Spar is recalled due to Listeria risk. Listeria can cause flu-like symptoms and more severe complications, affecting vulnerable groups such as the elderly and pregnant women. Consumers are urged to discard or return affected products and clean impacted surfaces.
LaVar Ball Faces Foot Amputation Amidst Health Struggles
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 20 Feb, 2025 Comments (0)
LaVar Ball, father of NBA pros Lonzo and LaMelo Ball, underwent successful right foot amputation due to a health crisis, undetailed at present. Despite the challenge, he remains upbeat. The Ball family's resilience is evident, recalling wife Tina's stroke in 2017, while their sons pursue strong careers in sports and music.
Liverpool are nearly Premier League champions after a tight 1-0 win over Leicester City, who now face an almost certain relegation. Trent Alexander-Arnold's late strike keeps Liverpool's 13-point cushion, leaving them just one victory from clinching the title. Leicester's defensive issues persist, as Liverpool continue to dominate their clashes.
President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping reciprocal tariff plan, implementing tariffs on countries with perceived unfair trade practices. Key targets include China, the EU, and Vietnam, with automotive imports also hit. Trump's move aims to address trade imbalances, specifically noting Australia's ban on U.S. beef. He calls the measure 'kind,' as it involves only half the calculated tariff rates.
England takes on Scotland at the Allianz Stadium for the Calcutta Cup, looking to overturn last year's loss with a tactical game plan featuring key players like Tommy Freeman and Maro Itoje. Scotland hopes to rebound with offensive threats Finn Russell and Duhan van der Merwe. With statistical predictions in England's favor, the clash promises exciting rugby action.
Actress Amanda Abbington opens up about her tough year following a public tangle with Strictly Come Dancing, urging a shift forward. She discusses her dance partner Giovanni Pernice, BBC's upheld complaints, and how her fiancé Jonathan Goodwin helped her stay grounded. Abbington also teases her stage play launch and her children's budding acting careers, while adopting puppies for joy.
Universal Credit deductions will be capped at 15% of the standard allowance from April 2025, raising annual incomes by £420 for 1.2 million UK households. The change follows court challenges and is part of cost-of-living relief, though issues like advance loan repayments remain.