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Lawsuit Filed in Philadelphia Nursing Home Blast

Four people injured in a Pennsylvania nursing home explosion have filed a negligence lawsuit against the facility and the gas utility. The blast killed two and injured twenty others.

Nurse struck off over racist social media posts

A nurse with 45 years of NHS service has been removed from the register for sharing anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim posts on Facebook. Read the full details of the misconduct hearing.

Nurse struck off for 'acid' washing of patient

Andrew Davies, 62, removed from nursing register after targeting a non-verbal patient. The disciplinary panel found nine allegations of serious misconduct proved. Read the full investigation.

UnitedHealth sued over nursing home deaths

Three wrongful death lawsuits allege UnitedHealth's cost-cutting tactics in nursing homes endangered elderly residents. Whistleblowers claim pressure to reduce hospitalisations led to fatal delays.

Overseas Nurse Recruitment to UK Plummets by 50%

New figures show a dramatic 50% fall in foreign nurses joining the UK register, with rising racism and immigration rule changes blamed. Experts warn of severe NHS staffing consequences.

Trump bill reclassifies nursing, sparks outrage

Nursing organisations warn Trump's student loan bill, which reclassifies nursing as a non-professional degree, threatens patient care and the future of the profession. Read the full analysis.

Woman, 88, moved 121km due to aged care shortage

An 88-year-old woman broke her neck and three other bones, then had to move 121km from family after selling her home for aged care. Queensland's crisis sees 1,100 stuck in hospitals.

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