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  NHS staff with empathy deliver better patient care

  New research suggests NHS trusts with higher levels of empathy deliver better patient care, improve staff wellbeing and save money. The study found trusts scoring highly for empathy were more likely to receive good or outstanding ratings for patient safety and had lower absenteeism and spent less on agency workers and consultants. The findings, based on data from NHS trusts across England, suggest even small improvements in organisational empathy could bring significant benefits for patients, staff and finances.
  

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  Rationing of continence pads

  MPs are calling on the Government to end what they describe as the rationing of continence pads for people with bladder and bowel conditions. An Early Day Motion, backed by cross-party MPs, warns that restricting access can affect education, employment, mental health and independence. The campaign follows reports that some children are waiting months, and in some cases years, for specialist NHS support. The Department of Health says continence products should be provided based on clinical need and has issued new guidance aimed at improving access and reducing regional inequalities.
  

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  Indian care worker awarded £29k

  An Indian care worker who moved to the UK on a Skilled Worker visa has been awarded almost £29,000 after his employer failed to provide any work. An employment tribunal heard that Shabin Shaji was recruited by Birmingham-based Swan Care Solutions and sponsored to move to Britain, but received no shifts and no salary for a year. The judge ruled that Mr Shaji was ready and willing to work, but was prevented from doing so by the company.
  

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  NHS staff could be banned for wearing political badges

  NHS staff in England could be banned from wearing political badges on their uniforms under new proposals aimed at tackling antisemitism. The recommendation comes from the government’s independent adviser on antisemitism, Lord Mann, following a review which found some Jewish patients and staff felt the need to hide their identity. The government and NHS England have accepted the report’s recommendations, which also include stronger monitoring of racist incidents.