In Florida, hours of delays and dropped calls are keeping many Hispanic families out of Medicaid, report says

Spanish-speaking Latino households trying to reach Florida’s Medicaid call centers are facing hours of delays, new research shows, jeopardizing their ability to provide crucial information that may prevent them from being kicked out of the federal insurance program. Research from UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights advocacy organization, first shared with NBC News, shows… Continue reading In Florida, hours of delays and dropped calls are keeping many Hispanic families out of Medicaid, report says

Lucy Letby inquiry witnesses must be compelled to testify, families say | Lucy Letby

Lawyers representing the families of two of Lucy Letby’s victims have branded the government-ordered inquiry “inadequate” and called for it to be given power to compel witnesses to testify under oath. The health secretary, Steve Barclay, has ordered an inquiry into how the neonatal nurse was able to murder seven babies and attempt to kill… Continue reading Lucy Letby inquiry witnesses must be compelled to testify, families say | Lucy Letby

9/11 defendants might not face the death penalty, U.S. tells families

WASHINGTON — The suspected architect of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and his fellow defendants may never face the death penalty under plea agreements now under consideration to bring an end to their more than decadelong prosecution, the Pentagon and FBI have advised families of some of the thousands killed. The notice, made in a letter that… Continue reading 9/11 defendants might not face the death penalty, U.S. tells families

Families in desperate search for loved ones as Maui fires death toll rises 

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. UP NEXT Residents rebuilding together after Maui fires 01:57 GOP presidential candidates make appearances at Iowa State Fair 02:00 Hawaii’s historic town of Lahaina left devastated after deadly wildfires 01:48 U.S. sounds alarm over safety of Nigerien president amid coup… Continue reading Families in desperate search for loved ones as Maui fires death toll rises 

Families in desperate search for loved ones as Maui fires death toll rises

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Families in desperate search for loved ones as Maui fires death toll rises 03:53 UP NEXT Residents rebuilding together after Maui fires 01:57 GOP presidential candidates make appearances at Iowa State Fair 02:00 Hawaii’s historic town of Lahaina… Continue reading Families in desperate search for loved ones as Maui fires death toll rises

Families caring for dementia patients in UK reaching crisis point, says charity | Dementia

Soaring numbers of families struggling to care for someone with dementia have hit a “crisis point” with nowhere to turn for help when their loved one puts themselves or others at risk of harm, a charity has said. More than 700,000 people in the UK look after a relative with dementia. Many feel they can… Continue reading Families caring for dementia patients in UK reaching crisis point, says charity | Dementia