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BBC News
11 hours ago
- Health
- BBC News
Assisted dying bill supporter scared of 'being trapped in pain'
A woman who is "terrified" of being "trapped" in pain has said assisted dying should be available to all those "suffering intolerably".Gemma Williams, from Carmarthenshire, has lived with multiple sclerosis (MS) for more than 20 years and said her condition can affect her sight, leave her unable to leave bed and cause real Friday MPs will vote on proposed legislation to allow people in England and Wales approaching the end of their life to access medical help to opponents say the plans are "unsafe". "It's awful when I've had periods where I'm just in so much pain on a daily basis," said Ms Williams, from Llanddeusant."Luckily I know that there's been periods of remission, and it has eased, but if that was my reality and it was going to be there all the time I really don't know how I would deal with that."The 47-year-old said she believed assisted dying should be available for all those "suffering intolerably"."You can have the best palliative care in the world and still be in pain and suffering," she said."Why prolong it and be forced to go on suffering?"It's wrong that somebody else should tell me I have to continue living in agony when I don't want to and there's no way of alleviating that pain." What is the assisted dying bill? The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was introduced by Labour MP Kim proposes letting terminally ill people end their life if they:are over 18, live in England or Wales, and have been registered with a GP for at least 12 monthshave the mental capacity to make the choice and be deemed to have expressed a clear, settled and informed wish, free from coercion or pressureare expected to die within six monthsmake two separate declarations, witnessed and signed, about their wish to diesatisfy two independent doctors that they are eligible - with at least seven days between each assessmentCritics of the bill include Paralympian and House of Lords crossbencher Baroness Grey-Thompson."The current bill is unsafe, this is not about the principle, it is about the detail," she told BBC Wales. "The bill would allow any doctor to raise this no matter how vulnerable the patient is, including those with learning disabilities. "Private for profit contractors can run the service with no profit cap and no transparency obligations," she added. What is the assisted dying vote on Friday? On Friday MPs will vote on whether to pass or reject the entire they vote in favour, it will move on to the House of Lords for further consideration. If they do not support it, the bill will MPs last voted on the bill in November it was backed by 330 votes to Wales' 32 MPs, 23 voted in favour, six voted against and three did not Labour MP for Vale of Glamorgan Kanishka Narayan has already said he will vote against the bill on Friday having supported it in told BBC Wales that while he believed "in the principle" of assisted dying, "the safeguards currently present leave just too many vulnerable people exposed to either misinformed or coerced death".Meanwhile, Labour MP for Rhondda and Ogmore Sir Chris Bryant - who abstained in November - has said he will back the bill this Cymru's Liz Saville Roberts has supported the legislation to date and ahead of Friday's vote said "we cannot look away from suffering simply because the legislation is difficult".However her Plaid colleague Ann Davies will vote against the bill, and said she was "not convinced this legislation provides adequate safeguards for the most vulnerable".Monmouthshire Labour MP Catherine Fookes said she would back the plans after seeing her father's experience with illness and palliative care."Sadly, the current law is failing too many terminally ill people," she said. How would assisted dying work in Wales? Before a vote is held on the bill as a whole, the Commons will first have to complete discussions and vote on outstanding amendments, including one that relates to the power of the Welsh a previous change to the bill, as things stand the Senedd would have the right to choose when most of the bill would become law in is seeking to reverse that, leaving the Senedd with powers over how the system would work within the Welsh NHS, but not over the law as a of the Senedd (MSs) voted against the principle of an assisted dying law last October, with 19 in support and 26 those opposed at the time were First Minister Eluned Morgan and Health Minister Jeremy Miles - senior figures in the government who would be tasked with implementing the bill in the bill completes its journey through the UK Parliament and becomes law, the Senedd would have to vote again on whether they agree with the is expected that vote would take place in the autumn.
Leader Live
2 days ago
- Health
- Leader Live
Mark Isherwood MS for North Wales questions ministers
MS for North Wales Questioning the First Minister, I referred to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Bevan Foundation 'Poverty in Wales 2025' report, which found little progress in reducing poverty in Wales over the last 20 years and warned that if no action is taken, child poverty in Wales could reach 34 per cent by 2029-30, again making it the highest rate of all UK nations. Questioning the Health and Social Care Secretary, I spoke of the postcode lottery for dementia services across North Wales identified by people living with dementia and their carers during my recent visit to the Wrexham Dementia Hub, and asked how the Welsh Government's new Dementia Action Plan will meet their needs. Speaking in the Debate on the Equality and Social Justice Committee report, 'Anything's Achievable with the Right Support: Tackling the Disability Employment Gap', I spoke of the impact of the closure of the Work and Health Programme, referring to the sector's evidenced concern that the new Programme 'will dilute and therefore reduce support for the many Disabled and Autistic People who want to work'. Senedd engagements included Carers Week 2025, Motor Neurone Disease Association, Cross-Party Group for Co-operatives and Mutuals 'Building a Resilient Food System for Wales', NFU Cymru, Save the Children Cymru's youth-led research project 'Power of Voice'; Cancer: Project Zero and a meeting of the Chairs' Forum of Senedd Committee Chairs. As Chair of the Public Accounts & Public Administration Committee (PAPAC), I met with the Committee's Clerking Team ahead of PAPAC's next meeting on June 18th.. I also met the Welsh Parliament's Legislation Team to discuss the actions required before the formal introduction of my British Sign Language (Wales) Bill and the Explanatory Notes to accompany this (I intend to introduce the Bill on 14th July), and tabled a 'Statement of Opinion' to coincide with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15th). Other engagements included a visit to Holywell Community Hospital for a meeting with the Head of Adult Audiology and the Clinical Director of Audiology at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, and a visit to their new Audiology Van; and meeting Nuclear Restoration Services, to discuss nuclear decommissioning in Wales and the potential benefits for North Wales from their management of the Wylfa and Trawsfynydd sites. It is concerning that the Chancellor's Spending Review only announced £445 million over 10 years for rail infrastructure in Wales, around a third of the £1.4billion invested by the previous UK Conservative Government over the last 10 years. For help, email or call 0300 200 7219.
9 News
2 days ago
- 9 News
Woman dies after fire breaks out in unit on Sydney's north shore
Paramedics were unable to revive a woman pulled from a fire that broke out in a unit at a Cremorne apartment building, on Sydney's lower north shore, this morning. Emergency first responders arrived at the home on Allister Street at around 7am. Firefighters pulled a woman from the unit before paramedics attempted to perform CPR on her. READ MORE: Four teens charged over alleged gang rape A woman was unable to be revived after being pulled from a burning unit in Cremorne. (Nine) However, the woman died at the scene, NSW Police said. The woman is yet to be formally identified; however, is believed to be aged in her 60s. The fire was extinguished shortly after. READ MORE: English anger as Australia set to deport woman with MS Emergency workers arrived at the units around 7am this morning. (Nine) Officers attached to North Shore Police Area Command have established a crime scene and detectives have commenced an investigation into the incident. A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
BARRANCO GOLD DEFINES HIGH-PRIORITY TARGETS THROUGH SOIL GEOCHEMISTRY ON KING PROPERTY
VANCOUVER, BC, June 17, 2025 /CNW/ - Barranco Gold Mining Corp. ("Barranco" or the "Company") (CSE: BAR) is pleased to announce that to date soil geochemistry results from its 100%-owned King Property have outlined multiple high-priority gold and copper anomalies, further validating the property's exploration potential. The King Property is located approximately 50 km south of Merritt, British Columbia, and consists of nine contiguous mineral claims totaling 3,456 hectares. The soil sampling program collected to date included three major grids: the Main, South, and East Grids. 726 soil samples were collected systematically and analyzed using ICP- MS following aqua regia digestion. Sampling was carried out on grid lines spaced 100 m apart, with samples taken every 50 m along each line. The results delineate multiple strong gold and copper anomalies aligned with regional structures and intrusive contacts. Soil Sampling Highlights The geochemical anomalies are spatially associated with fault zones and lithologic contacts between Osprey Lake Batholith rocks and quartz-feldspar porphyries of the Otter Intrusion. The data supports the presence of a hybrid porphyry-epithermal system, consistent with nearby productive mineral camps in southern British Columbia. Next Steps The Company will integrate soil anomalies with structural mapping and upcoming geophysical surveys to refine drill targets for Phase 2 exploration scheduled later in 2025. Qualified Person The technical content of this press release has been reviewed and approved by Derrick Strickland an independent contractor and Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101 The Canadian Securities Exchange has not in any way passed upon the merits of the matters referenced herein and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. Forward-Looking Statement: This news release may contain statements that constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar expressions and includes information regarding, among other things, expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects expectations of the Company's management, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the Company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are the following: changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; changes in applicable laws; and compliance with extensive government regulation. This forward- looking information may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of the Company and market conditions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward- looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
BARRANCO GOLD DEFINES HIGH-PRIORITY TARGETS THROUGH SOIL GEOCHEMISTRY ON KING PROPERTY
VANCOUVER, BC, June 17, 2025 /CNW/ - Barranco Gold Mining Corp. ("Barranco" or the "Company") (CSE: BAR) is pleased to announce that to date soil geochemistry results from its 100%-owned King Property have outlined multiple high-priority gold and copper anomalies, further validating the property's exploration potential. The King Property is located approximately 50 km south of Merritt, British Columbia, and consists of nine contiguous mineral claims totaling 3,456 hectares. The soil sampling program collected to date included three major grids: the Main, South, and East Grids. 726 soil samples were collected systematically and analyzed using ICP- MS following aqua regia digestion. Sampling was carried out on grid lines spaced 100 m apart, with samples taken every 50 m along each line. The results delineate multiple strong gold and copper anomalies aligned with regional structures and intrusive contacts. Soil Sampling Highlights Total samples: 726 soil samples collected Grid parameters: 100 m line spacing, 50 m sample spacing Gold anomalies: >100 ppb Au in Main and South Grids, with one 860 ppb Copper anomalies: >200 ppm Cu Anomalies may represent the interpreted northwest trending structures The geochemical anomalies are spatially associated with fault zones and lithologic contacts between Osprey Lake Batholith rocks and quartz-feldspar porphyries of the Otter Intrusion. The data supports the presence of a hybrid porphyry-epithermal system, consistent with nearby productive mineral camps in southern British Columbia. Next Steps The Company will integrate soil anomalies with structural mapping and upcoming geophysical surveys to refine drill targets for Phase 2 exploration scheduled later in 2025. Qualified Person The technical content of this press release has been reviewed and approved by Derrick Strickland an independent contractor and Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101 The Canadian Securities Exchange has not in any way passed upon the merits of the matters referenced herein and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. Forward-Looking Statement: This news release may contain statements that constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar expressions and includes information regarding, among other things, expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects expectations of the Company's management, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the Company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are the following: changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; changes in applicable laws; and compliance with extensive government regulation. This forward- looking information may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of the Company and market conditions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward- looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law. SOURCE Barranco Gold Mining Corp View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
