NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha dousing fire during a mock drill organised by Fire Services officers at the Collectorate in Vijayawada on Monday, May 12, 2025. | Photo Credit: G.N.Rao NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha has asked the officers of various departments and the public to be aware on preventing fire accidents, particularly during the … Read more
Michael Buchanan Social affairs correspondent Getty Images After Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement this week that NHS England (NHSE) is to be disbanded, the BBC looks at whether the changes present a new opportunity to improve patient safety within the NHS. A hospital chief executive once described NHSE as “the biggest kiss up, kick … Read more
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. File | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras’ RBG Labs has partnered with the Odisha government to improve road safety in the State. The Odisha government will adopt a data-driven approach as part of its mission to reduce fatalities through evidence-driven interventions. The RBG lab … Read more
PA Media A recruitment drive for Scotland’s first ever Patient Safety Commissioner has failed for a second time. MSPs passed a law creating the new independent public advocate for NHS patients in September last year. The first round of interviews for the £89,685-a-year role in April failed to produce a suitable candidate and then last … Read more
Family handout Declan Morrison’s father said the 26-year-old had enjoyed listening to birdsong at twilight The family of a man who died after he repeatedly banged his head against a wall in a mental health suite said there was no “safety net” for people with their son’s needs. Declan Morrison, 26, from Cambridge, was autistic, … Read more
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has told health chiefs in England to prioritise safety even if it means performance against the four-hour A&E target slips this winter. The message was delivered at a meeting with hospital bosses and other NHS leaders in London on Monday amid mounting concern about the winter pressures that are building. Last … Read more
The Kerala High Court has directed the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to file an affidavit indicating the steps taken to ensure that cables drawn through the posts of the KSEB by cable TV operators are complying with the safety regulations issued in this regard. Justice Gopinath P. also directed the KSEB to state in … Read more
BBC Kim Thomas has worked in the industry since 2012, and says social media influences many tattoo trends There are fears tattoo artists will have to increase their prices as Wales becomes the first part of the UK to introduce new rules for artists. The Welsh government rules mean practitioners will have to meet stricter … Read more
Food safety officers inspected the premises of K2 King Aqua and Beverages in Kacheguda on Thursday, November 14, 2024 | Photo Credit: In a major crackdown on sub-standard bottled water, food safety officers inspected the premises of K2 King Aqua and Beverages in Kacheguda on Thursday (November 14, 2024) and seized over 19,000 litres of … Read more
Efforts to enhance road safety and curb accidents, which claim over 4,000 lives annually in the State, are now a priority. | Photo Credit: file photo In a bid to usher a new driving culture in Kerala, the Motor Vehicles department (MVD) has made road safety classes mandatory for all driving licence applicants under the … Read more