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Patients with sickle cell disease often avoid ambulance care due to negative past experiences, including inadequate pain relief and lack of respect, according to a report commissioned by the London Ambulance Service. The service plans to implement an action plan to improve care, which includes enhanced training for staff on sickle cell disorder.
The London Ambulance Service has donated 59 retired ambulances to Ukraine since the war began in 2022. The ambulances, repurposed for humanitarian efforts, are aiding civilians injured in conflict zones. The latest batch of nine ambulances was delivered to the frontline to support ongoing medical care.
A 29-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of 45-year-old Pamela Munro, who was stabbed to death in Enfield, north London. The Metropolitan Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death and are seeking dashcam footage from witnesses.
The family of Ola Raji, a 21-year-old man murdered ten years ago, renewed their appeal for information regarding his death. Sisters Zainab Raji and Ruki Ware emphasized that even minor details could help identify the killers, as authorities seek witnesses from the night of the attack in Peckham, south London. A £20,000 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.
Greenwich Council plans to prohibit ice cream vans from trading on King William Walk, adjacent to Greenwich Park, following public complaints. Ice cream vendor Paul St Hilaire Sr successfully challenged this decision in court, leading to a re-evaluation of the prohibition proposal. The council's consultation revealed 16 out of 25 responses favored the ban.
The UK Aids Memorial Quilt, comprising 42 quilts and 23 panels honoring 385 individuals who died from HIV/Aids, will be showcased at Tate Modern from June 12 to June 16. A live name reading event is scheduled for June 14, emphasizing the ongoing impact of the Aids pandemic.
Hundreds protested in Enfield, London, against the felling of a 500-year-old oak tree, deemed a crime against nature. The tree, cut down by Toby Carvery owners, was reported dead, but campaigners and experts expressed outrage over its loss. Enfield Council's leader labeled the incident an outrage and is considering legal options.
A children's Hospital at Home service in south London has freed up 11,000 bed days for child patients over four years. The program allows nurses to provide hospital-level care at home, improving patient experiences and reducing hospital admissions. Dr. Ronny Cheung advocates for expanding this model, citing its safety and effectiveness.
Olivia Kosinska, a 14-year-old gymnast from East London, has been selected for national squads despite losing her training facility. The East London Gymnastic Centre was sold to a developer, forcing her and her teammates to travel over an hour for training. Kosinska has chosen to represent Poland this year in gymnastics competitions.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned the vandalism of several statues in Parliament Square, including Dame Millicent Fawcett's, as "disgraceful." The Metropolitan Police reported that seven statues were damaged during a protest against a Supreme Court ruling regarding the definition of a woman under the Equality Act. Cooper announced plans to strengthen laws protecting memorials while police continue their investigation.