State Budget Agreement Keeps SUNY Downstate Hospital Open
SUNY Downstate University Hospital remains open after budget negotiation compromise with Governor Hochul, receiving funding for operations and a community advisory board review. [ more ]
Op-ed | Closing SUNY Downstate University Hospital will negatively impact borough * Brooklyn Paper
The closure of SUNY Downstate University Hospital may severely impact medical education and residency programs, leading to a shortage of doctors in Brooklyn. [ more ]
Maternity unit could close in North London NHS shakeup
The number of neonatal and maternity hospitals in north central London may be reduced from five to four.
The preferred option is to offer a home birth service, a unit for premature and very ill babies, a consultant-led labor ward, and a midwife-led birth unit at four hospitals. [ more ]
Like kicking someone when they're down': Open letter calls for end to dementia tax'
Community Interest Companies (CICs) like The Filo Project face challenges due to VAT regulations, impacting families using their dementia care services.
Campaigners are urging the government to change VAT rules to exempt not-for-profit organizations like The Filo Project from charging VAT, ensuring families can afford essential dementia care. [ more ]