Health officials have been accused of not ensuring that patients can make a GP appointment over the phone. A campaign group for the elderly found that one in six practices require all bookings to be made online. This breaches the GP contract, which stipulates that patients should have various ways to make appointments. Critics say this locks vulnerable people out of the healthcare system unless they can navigate technology.
Federal firings and office closures create concerns for miners
Sweeping layoffs and federal office closures in the US are raising concerns about miner safety and health. Notably, 873 staff cuts are expected from the
