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Calderdale birdsong featured in new therapeutic recordings

The songs of moorland bird species have been recorded in the Calderdale area as part of a new campaign to provide their unique sounds to local care homes. The Moorland Chorus recording will be used as a therapeutic tool for those no longer able to easily access the uplands. Organised by the British Association for Shooting and… Read more »

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Deliver achievable clinical negligence reform without delay, says MDU

The House of Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee has published the report of its inquiry into NHS litigation reform. The Medical Defence Union (MDU) engaged closely with this inquiry, submitting written evidence. The MDU welcomes the publication of today’s report but cautioned against too much focus on fundamental and complex structural change, at… Read more »

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Heappey dismisses fears that changes will make British army ‘too small’

During defence questions, shadow secretary John Healey questioned government plans that “risk leaving the British Army too small”. The defence under-secretary James Heappey dismissed these claims, telling the House of Commons that the army will be “better equipped”.  Healey argued that Putin’s invasion of Ukraine was a reminder that the UK army must “reinforce Europe’s… Read more »