Care Radio News
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NHS Scotland spends £30 million on locusreedom of information request has shown that the NHS in Scotland spent nearly £30 million on locum psychiatrists in a year
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Health secretary to close hormone loopholesHealth Secretary has pledged to close any loopholes which could see online providers prescribe hormones to gender-questioning children
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U-turn on mental health supportNHS England has U-turned on funding cuts in mental health support
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Unpaid carers in Northern Ireland left behindUnpaid carers in Northern Ireland are being left behind as a new employment law comes into force in the rest of the UK.
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Key service under council control in BathKey services providing support to people with social care needs and learning disabilities have been brought under the direct council control.
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Children let down by a lack of research and "remarkably weak" evidenceLandmark reviews says children have been let down by a lack of research and "remarkably weak" evidence on medical interventions in gender care
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Nursing home placed into special measuresThe Care Quality Commission places nursing home into special measures after inspectors were called in to investigate claims residents' safety, care and dignity were being compromised
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Tobacco style warnings for sunbedsSkin Cancer UK is calling on the Government to make tobacco style warning signs mandatory in tanning salons
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Rebrand for Welsh Ambulance ServiceThe Welsh Ambulance Service has rebranded after being awarded University Trust status
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Usdaw welcomes new rights for carersRetail union Usdaw has welcomed a new law that gives people with caring responsibilities a right to unpaid leave
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Unpaid carers being forced to repay huge sumsIt’s claimed tens of thousands of unpaid carers are being forced to repay huge sums and threatened with criminal prosecution
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Hepatitis C rapid testing technologyThousands of people unknowingly living with hepatitis C are to be identified, diagnosed and cured
Programmes coming up ..
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Ernie Rowe7:00am - 10:00am
Ernie says: "I’ve experienced first-hand the astonishing level of care given by so many remarkable people in our NHS, despite near-impossible circumstances and the lack of pop-star wages".
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Nick Meir10:00am - 1:00pm
Nick says "Caring is so much more than delivering practical essentials. Just ‘being there’ provides a tonic of companionship which we all crave as human beings. And that is why Care Radio is so important. Knowing you can switch on and listen to a friendly voice at any time, day or night, really does make a difference to those involved in receiving or giving care"
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Martin Emery1:00pm - 4:00pm
Martin says: "when we think about it, we all probably know somebody - a friend, a colleague or family member - who provides care, either professionally or unpaid. Care Radio is for them."
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Matt Rosser4:00pm - 7:00pm
Matt says: "people who care for us - in hospitals, homes, wherever care is needed - are people we are lucky to have. If we didn’t acknowledge it before, we certainly do now and we mustn’t stop".
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Alan Steadman's Jazz Waves7:00pm - 9:00pm
The very best of Jazz from across the years, presented by the longest standing jazz radio presenter in the UK.
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Peter Fairhead's Country Show9:00pm - 11:00pm
Peter says: "I'm absolutely delighted to be part of Care Radio, playing the music I love and have spent the last forty years presenting on the radio".
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Late Night Love Songs11:00pm - 1:00am
Two hours of perfect late night music from across the years, helping you to unwind with some "me" time.
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Martin Emery
1:00am - 4:00am
Martin says: "when we think about it, we all probably know somebody - a friend, a colleague or family member - who provides care, either professionally or unpaid. Care Radio is for them."
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Nick Meir
4:00am - 7:00am
Nick says "Caring is so much more than delivering practical essentials. Just ‘being there’ provides a tonic of companionship which we all crave as human beings. And that is why Care Radio is so important. Knowing you can switch on and listen to a friendly voice at any time, day or night, really does make a difference to those involved in receiving or giving care"
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Today's Weather
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ScotlandSunny intervals
High: 9°C | Low: 1°C
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WalesLight rain
High: 13°C | Low: 5°C
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South of EnglandMedium-level cloud
High: 12°C | Low: 5°C
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Northern Ireland
Sunny intervals
High: 10°C | Low: 3°C
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North of England
Light rain
High: 10°C | Low: 0°C
National & International News
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Labourto pledge to renationalise railways if elected“biggest overhaul to our railways in a generation”
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Car production fell last monthThat's according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
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Ed Sheeran among stars donating items for charity fundraiserFunds raised will go to the War Child charity
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Current account switch winners announcedFigures have come from the Current Account Switch Service
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Everton move closer to Premier League safetyIt's after their 2-0 win at home to rivals Liverpool
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Teenage girl remains in custodyIt's after teachers and pupil stabbed at Welsh school
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Heineken beer sales increaseBrewing giant Heineken sold more beer over the latest quarter, driven by higher demand in supermarkets.
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Turner Prize shortlist announcedThe shortlist for 2024’s Turner Prize has been announced and includes a red sports car covered with an ornamental doily mat.