Decades of experience as a GP working with terminally ill patients has led to a call for a change in laws on assisted dying, supported by the recent decision of the Royal College of GPs to drop their opposition. This shift reflects a broader change in the medical profession’s stance on the issue, as more doctors acknowledge the need for a legal route to shorten suffering for terminally ill patients. With the possibility of assisted dying laws being introduced in the UK, doctors will need guidance and support to navigate these changes and provide respectful care for patients who may consider this option.
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Disused banks, pubs and equestrian centres could be used to house asylum seekers – The Irish Times
The Department of Integration is seeking to expand temporary legislation to allow for the use of various property types, including banks, nightclubs, and equestrian centres, for international protection accommodation. Current rules around asylum seeker housing may be loosened to include different building types, with the possibility of extending the deadline for this legislation until 2032. Government officials are considering repurposing vacant commercial buildings and are aiming to stabilize asylum seeker numbers by 2028 through the...
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