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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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Zahawi: Green paper will provide ‘the right support, in the right place, at the right time’

In a statement to the House of Commons, education secretary Nadhim Zahawi announced special educational needs support that will provide “the right support, in the right place, at the right time”. Zahawi told the House that his announced changes would “build a more inclusive and financially sustainable system” as well as clarifying roles and responsibilities… Read more »

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MPs call on government to protect defence spending following Ukraine update 

In a statement to the House of Commons, foreign secretary Liz Truss updated the House on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the further steps that the government is taking to “keep the pressure up on Putin”. The calls from Conservative backbenchers and opposition alike were to protect the defence spending, following the government decision… Read more »