Liquid-burning firepits behind 2 deaths, dozens of injuries

Liquid-burning firepits behind 2 deaths, dozens of injuries

Mass. woman recovering from burns warns about tabletop fire pit dangers Mass. woman recovering from burns warns about tabletop fire pit dangers 01:54 Americans are being urged not to buy or use liquid-burning portable firepits sold for tabletops and other uses following the deaths of two people and dozens of injuries.  Sold as tabletop firepits, … Read more

Hospices in England to receive £100m funding

Hospices in England to receive £100m funding

Hospices in England are to receive £100m of government funding over two years to improve end-of-life care, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced. Another £26m is going to hospices for children and young people, which is a continuation of money previously given through a grant. It comes after hospice leaders warned they were forced to … Read more

Deaths from alcohol in England at record high

Deaths from alcohol in England at record high

There has been “a catastrophic rise” in deaths caused solely by alcohol in England over the past four years, prompting public-health experts to call for urgent action. More than 8,200 people died because of alcohol in 2023 – a 42% rise on 2019 – with the North East having the highest rates. The Alcohol Health … Read more