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Who earns the most overtime pay in Miami-Dade government? Search our county data

Miami-Dade's transit agency relies on costly overtime to address critical staff shortages, leading to substantial expenses and high individual earnings in the maintenance department.

Staff shortages could disrupt train services over the Christmas period - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Christmas train services may face disruptions due to staff shortages, as reliance on overtime increases pressure during the festive period.

Hospice leaders warn hundreds of beds out of use

Hospices in England face a funding crisis, leading to hundreds of inpatient beds being closed or out of use.
The government needs to provide urgent financial support to sustain hospice care and prevent further closures.
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Man, 57, died after five hour wait to see doctor in A&E with severe pain and vomiting

Delay in medical treatment due to staff shortages contributed directly to the preventable death of George Powell.
Timely intervention could have saved Mr. Powell's life, according to the coroner's findings.

Starmer warned NHS reforms will fail over worrying' trend in staff recruitment

Nurse recruitment in the UK is slowing down, leading to significant concerns about the future of the NHS.

Short-staffed sectors in UK respond to measures to cut net migration

James Cleverly's policies on reducing net migration have faced backlash in short-staffed sectors across the economy.
The policies will likely impact the availability of staff in the NHS, care sector, and hospitality industry.

Man, 57, died after five hour wait to see doctor in A&E with severe pain and vomiting

Delay in medical treatment due to staff shortages contributed directly to the preventable death of George Powell.
Timely intervention could have saved Mr. Powell's life, according to the coroner's findings.

Starmer warned NHS reforms will fail over worrying' trend in staff recruitment

Nurse recruitment in the UK is slowing down, leading to significant concerns about the future of the NHS.

Short-staffed sectors in UK respond to measures to cut net migration

James Cleverly's policies on reducing net migration have faced backlash in short-staffed sectors across the economy.
The policies will likely impact the availability of staff in the NHS, care sector, and hospitality industry.
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'People are missing flights' - Passengers blast 'complete chaos' at Belfast International Airport

Belfast International Airport experienced severe delays due to a staffing shortage, causing frustration among passengers and missed flights.
#mental-health

Prisoners Say Routine Use of Lockdowns Has Led to More Violence and Suicides

Mitchell Bolder's tragic suicide highlights the impact of prolonged lockdowns and mental health neglect in prisons.

Scottish NHS boards pay up to 837 an hour for locums amid psychiatry crisis

Scotland's mental health services are in crisis due to staff shortages, increasing dependence on expensive locum psychiatrists, and financial strain on health boards.

Prisoners Say Routine Use of Lockdowns Has Led to More Violence and Suicides

Mitchell Bolder's tragic suicide highlights the impact of prolonged lockdowns and mental health neglect in prisons.

Scottish NHS boards pay up to 837 an hour for locums amid psychiatry crisis

Scotland's mental health services are in crisis due to staff shortages, increasing dependence on expensive locum psychiatrists, and financial strain on health boards.
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Cybersecurity teams are understaffed, overworked, and underfunded - and it's taking a massive toll on mental health

European cybersecurity teams are severely understaffed, struggling against rising threats and insufficient budgets, indicating a critical need for investment in skilled personnel.

Los Gatos police department continues to face chronic understaffing

Los Gatos Monte Sereno Police Department struggles to maintain its budgeted officer count despite recruitment efforts, currently employing 33 sworn officers.
#prison-conditions

Texas Prisons Are Keeping Inmates At Sweltering Temperatures

Prisons in Texas have extreme heat conditions reaching above 100 degrees, impacting both inmates and staff.
The lack of air conditioning in Texas state prisons contributes to staff shortages and difficulties in filling vacancies.

Inhumane' and understaffed HMP Wandsworth having worst year in memory'

HMP Wandsworth is experiencing severe conditions, staff shortages, and violence, prompting emergency measures and significant funding for urgent improvements.

Texas Prisons Are Keeping Inmates At Sweltering Temperatures

Prisons in Texas have extreme heat conditions reaching above 100 degrees, impacting both inmates and staff.
The lack of air conditioning in Texas state prisons contributes to staff shortages and difficulties in filling vacancies.

Inhumane' and understaffed HMP Wandsworth having worst year in memory'

HMP Wandsworth is experiencing severe conditions, staff shortages, and violence, prompting emergency measures and significant funding for urgent improvements.
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Labour aims to step up migrant removals to 2018 levels UK politics live

The early release of thousands of prisoners raises concerns about the capacity of probation services to manage them effectively.

Stranded in the ER, seniors await hospital care and suffer avoidable harm

Older adults often face prolonged ER stays, known as ER boarding, due to staff shortages and lack of hospital beds.

Mass. launches emergency operations plan for embattled Steward hospitals

Massachusetts activated an emergency plan in response to Steward Health Care's financial turmoil.

Tube station managers to strike on Friday and Saturday

Tube station closures on Friday and Saturday due to TSSA union dispute over working conditions.

Overworked, underpaid, under attack: on the frontlines in a US election office

Election officials facing threats and harassment post-2020 election
Significant problem of staff shortages in election offices due to threats and harassment

Federation rejects request from Ontario to let retired teachers work more | CBC News

Ontario Teachers' Federation denies Ministry's request for retired teachers to work longer due to staff shortages.
Use of retired teachers was supposed to be a short-term measure but now seen as ineffective Band-Aid solution for recruitment crisis.

Famous Fulham restaurant could be left without staff due to Home Office skilled worker visa changes

Skilled worker visa changes will impact restaurant staffing
Increased minimum salary for workers from abroad poses challenges for restaurants
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Childcare up to a third more expensive in London than rest of UK, study finds

Childcare costs in London are up to a third higher than the rest of the UK due to severe staff shortages and the high cost of living.
London's economy is losing out on around 5 billion a year due to the high cost of childcare and shortage of places.

Childcare providers can't roll out government policy, with seven in 10 already full

Around 55% of childcare services have no available spaces, with a waiting list.
Most childcare providers won't be able to meet demand for the government's expanded free childcare policy due to staff shortages, lack of space, and funding struggles.

Childcare up to a third more expensive in London than rest of UK, study finds

Childcare costs in London are up to a third higher than the rest of the UK due to severe staff shortages and the high cost of living.
London's economy is losing out on around 5 billion a year due to the high cost of childcare and shortage of places.

Childcare providers can't roll out government policy, with seven in 10 already full

Around 55% of childcare services have no available spaces, with a waiting list.
Most childcare providers won't be able to meet demand for the government's expanded free childcare policy due to staff shortages, lack of space, and funding struggles.
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Funding spat after council's children's health contractor rated 'inadequate'

Solutions 4 Health Barnet's integrated health visiting and school nursing service in the borough of Barnet has received the lowest rating of 'inadequate' from the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Staff shortages and high demand for the service were blamed for issues such as the failure to provide postnatal reviews to a significant percentage of infants

Sunak admits practical issues' with flagship free childcare pledge

The expansion of free childcare in the UK is facing practical issues, including staff shortages and IT problems.
Parents who were unable to apply for funded childcare due to an IT issue will receive a code in the mail to access the scheme.

Thousands of restaurants closing across UK blame soaring bills among pressures

Over 10 bars, restaurants, and pubs close in the UK every day due to rising costs and other challenges.
The number of licensed premises in Britain fell by 3.6% from 103,682 to 99,916 in the year to September, marking the first time it has dropped below 100,000.

Lake County stepping up recruitment efforts to address jail 'staffing crisis'; 'They don't feel as if their profession is ... getting the respect'

Over 50 people have been transferred from the Lake County jail to the McHenry County jail due to staff shortages.
Correctional staff shortages are a widespread issue in jails and prisons.

AI could provide the 'ultimate second opinion' at analysing X-rays

AI software can scan X-rays with 94% accuracy, as claimed by a joint study by Warwick University and King's College London.
The AI software can help with NHS staff shortages by flagging urgent conditions and freeing up time for doctors to focus on critical patients.

A disgrace': headteachers attack Hunt's failure to provide money for schools in autumn statement

Headteachers criticize government's lack of investment in school staff and buildings.
Unions warn of staff shortages and school cuts as a result of lack of funding.
Schools struggling with rising costs are focusing on helping struggling families instead of investing in education.
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