AI guru to save NHS millions after using the tech to cut the number of missed appointments
Chris Bates, research and analytics director at clinical software firm TPP, said his company’s technology could save the cash-strapped NHS a fortune. No-shows account for more than a million missed GP appointments every month – equal to one in 20 scheduled consultations. Now Leeds-based TPP has developed an AI tool that predicts which patients are most likely not to turn up to their appointments. Young men from a lower socio-economic background in and around cities are most likely to miss GP appointments, Bates told the Mail. A successful trial in Norfolk of the AI technology is being rolled out across the country.
Source:Daily Mail
October 15, 2024 17:10 UTC
Police accused of 'victim blaming' over Oxford bike crime
Concerns about cycle parking because they might encourage people to bring more cycles into the city, encouraging more crime. Hitting back Police and Crime Commissioner Mr Barber replied: "Extraordinary that anyone would object to the police calling for crime prevention measures to STOP people becoming victims of crime! This literally says that if the plans go ahead they should be designed with crime prevention in mind. Surely everyone would want new infrastructure to come with crime prevention at its heart." "To further reduce the possibility of theft, cyclists are also advised to use Gold Standard ‘Sold Secure’ locks, ideally two.
Source:The Herald
October 15, 2024 17:02 UTC
Lincoln Township agrees to maintain portion of Red Arrow trail
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Source:The Herald
October 15, 2024 16:03 UTC
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Source:The Herald
October 15, 2024 16:01 UTC
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Source:The Herald
October 15, 2024 15:51 UTC
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Source:The Herald
October 15, 2024 15:49 UTC
Midlands-based 'See Her Elected' receives over €170k in funding to support work in rural areas
Midlands-based 'See Her Elected' receives over €170k in funding to support work in rural areasFunding of €171,162 was recently announced for the Midlands-based See Her Elected (SHE) in support of their work in supporting and encouraging the participation of women from rural Ireland in local politics. Minister of State for Planning and Local Government Alan Dillon allocated the funding to Longford Women’s Link, which is the parent organisation of SHE. Announcing the funding, the minister said: “The outcome of the local elections in June of this year was encouraging in terms of the participation of women in local government. “The 247 women councillors elected make up 26% of councillors overall – the highest proportion of women elected to local government in the history of the state. The SHE team contributed enormously to the recent successes at local level, with almost 40% of female candidates in this year’s local elections having received support from the organisation.
Source:Irish Independent
October 15, 2024 14:34 UTC
Two shotguns stolen in house burglary in Oxfordshire
The break-in took place at Woodlands Road in Harpsden near Henley between approximately 10am and 10.25pm on Saturday (October 12). It is believed that the entry to the property was gained through a first-floor window, Thames Valley Police said. READ MORE: Young BMW driver to 'plead guilty' to causing death of three teens in crashThe homeowner was not at the house when the burglary took place. Anyone with information should contact the Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101 quoting the reference number 43240492391. If you do not want to talk to the police, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Source:The Herald
October 15, 2024 14:11 UTC
19 Unnecessarily Gendered Items
I was recently introduced to the r/pointlesslygendered subreddit, where people share photos of products that have no business being gender specific, and I can't stop scrolling. Please join me in balking at these items that have nothing to do with gender, but are branded as such anyway:
Source:The Irish Daily Star
October 15, 2024 13:41 UTC
Man who groomed teenage girl jailed for sexual assault
Sonya McLeanA Wicklow man who deliberately groomed a young teenager almost 25 years ago has been jailed for five-and-a-half years. Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo sentenced Delaney to consecutive sentences totalling five-and-a-half years. Mr Justice Naidoo said Delaney had “deliberately groomed” a young teenager that had an immediate and long-lasting impact of her. Mr Justice Naidoo said the sentences imposed should be consecutive as the case involved “sequential offending” which had increased in seriousness and involved deliberate grooming. Mr Justice Naidoo thanked the woman for attending the court hearings and said he understands the difficulties it would have caused her.
Source:The Herald
October 15, 2024 13:19 UTC
Five persons arrested for robbing a two-wheeler rider of cash
Three accused persons were arrested by Mardol police for robbing a two-wheeler rider of cash. The arrested trio had robbed a Rajasthan native of Rs 1.50 lakh near Kundaim in Ponda on October 9. During interrogation the chain was established and accused persons also disclosed three associates namely1 Ashok B. Pandrekar R/o Malbhat, Margao N/o Kodibag, Karwar. During investigation accused no. money were recovered from the accused persons.
Source:The Herald
October 15, 2024 12:42 UTC
Robert Walters hit by budget skittishness as employers hold off on hiring
Robert Walters has joined rival recruitment firms Hays and PageGroup in reporting weaker quarterly performances across all major territories. The white collar recruiter, whose namesake founder retired last year, saw net fee income decline 12 per cent on a constant currency basis to £79.9million in the three months ending September. Recruitment firms have struggled with slowing trade this year as higher interest rates and economic uncertainty have dissuaded companies from hiring new staff. Both PageGroup and Robert Walters have cautioned that client and candidate confidence rates has 'yet to show signs of material improvement'. Robert Walters shares were flat at 351p on late Tuesday morning, meaning they have slumped by around a quarter this year.
Source:Daily Mail
October 15, 2024 12:30 UTC
Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls announced
The polling dates for Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections have been announced. Jharkhand on the other hand will be voting in two phases i.e on November 13th and November 20th. One of the youngest States in India Jharkhand has seen a lot of political ups and downs in the recent times. Currently, Jharkhand has a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-Congress alliance. Maharashtra with its 288 Assembly seats also goes for poll on November 20.
Source:The Herald
October 15, 2024 11:43 UTC
Charities urge Government to target smaller websites under Online Safety Act
Ofcom recommended applying the rules to websites with more than seven million UK users (PA)“This would allow a limited number of small but exceptionally dangerous forums to be regulated to the fullest extent possible,” the letter says. “These include forums that are permissive of dangerous and hateful content as well as forums that explicitly share detailed or instructional information about methods of suicide or dangerous eating disorder content. An Ofcom spokesperson said: “There should be no doubt that these sorts of harmful websites will be tightly regulated. “The Secretary of State is working steadfast to deliver the Online Safety Act, which will stop children seeing material that promotes self-harm and suicide. “He recently wrote to Ofcom to request an update on how it intends to monitor such services, using the full force of their enforcement powers.”
Source:The Herald
October 15, 2024 11:09 UTC
Investigations under way into scores of peat extraction sites at bogs as drones capture suspected illegal activities
Investigations under way into scores of peat extraction sites at bogs as drones capture suspected illegal activities‘Unauthorised activity’ seen, with €39m worth of turf exported last yearEPA opens scores of investigations into suspected illegal peat extraction at bogs countrywideCaroline O'Doherty Today at 03:30The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened scores of investigations into suspected illegal peat extraction at bogs all over the country.
Source:Irish Independent
October 15, 2024 11:01 UTC