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Globe and Mail
5 days ago
- General
- Globe and Mail
To be good with today: A found poem about life in prison
Claire Cameron is a novelist, essayist and author of the memoir How to Survive a Bear Attack. This poem was assembled using responses to questions asked during a book club meeting at the Grand Valley Institution for Women, a prison in Kitchener, Ont. 'Seek markets elsewhere' What is Canada? I Don't Have a Family Doctor To Sleep on the Street Charles
Daily Mirror
19-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Young people becoming less likely to get anti-cancer vaccine
Less and less young people are getting a vaccine that could put a stop to one of the most preventable cancers A recent report has highlighted the concerning decline in uptake of a vaccine that could significantly increase chances of avoiding one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Government statistics revealed a continuing drop in HPV vaccinations among young people. The vaccine is typically offered to school pupils aged between 12 and 13 to combat the spread of Human papillomaviruses. These viruses are the primary cause of cervical cancers, with Cancer Research UK stating that 99.8% of these cancer cases are preventable. Only 71.5% of S1 pupils in the 2023/2024 academic year received the vaccine. This represents a decrease from 72.9% the previous year and 73.5% in 2021/2022, indicating a long-term downward trend. A study conducted in 2021 found that rates of cervical cancer fell by nearly 90% among women in their 20s in England who were offered the vaccine when they were aged between 12 and 13. Public Health Scotland 's report on these figures also revealed a worrying disparity between vaccination rates in deprived and affluent communities, despite the vaccine being freely available to eligible people. The most deprived areas saw only 59.9% of S1 pupils vaccinated. In contrast, the least deprived areas reported a vaccination rate of 82.1%. Overall, more girls were receiving the vaccine than boys, and while males aren't at risk of cervical cancers, the vaccine does offer other health benefits like protection against HPV. HPV, a collection of viruses transmitted through sexual contact with an infected person, isn't always harmless; some strains can lead to severe health issues, including an increased risk of cervical cancer. The NHS offers a HPV vaccine that guards against nine types of the virus. Most people under 25 will require just one dose, and it's often referred to as the cervical cancer vaccine by Cancer Research UK. Dr Claire Cameron, from Public Health Scotland (PHS), expressed alarm over the widening disparities in vaccination rates post-pandemic, stating to the BBC: "That's really concerning because this virus can affect everybody and we want everybody to be vaccinated so they can be protected." She believes a fall in vaccine confidence and altered engagement with education and healthcare are behind the decline in vaccinations. Cancer Research UK outlines several groups eligible for the complimentary vaccine: Children aged between 11 and 13 Anyone under 25 who hasn't had their HPV vaccine Men up to age 45 who have sex with men Transgender people under 45 Receiving the vaccine in childhood generally obviates the need for later doses. However, adults are likely to have already come into contact with HPV, diminishing the vaccine's effectiveness. Those not covered by the NHS programme can opt for private vaccination.
Scotsman
18-06-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Throat Cancer Foundation urges immediate action on HPV vaccine inequality
The Throat Cancer Foundation has expressed deep concern following the BBC's reporting on significant disparities in HPV vaccination rates among young people in Scotland, particularly in the country's most deprived communities. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... According to data published by Public Health Scotland, vaccine uptake among 12–13 year-olds in the least affluent areas has dropped to just 59.9%, compared to 82.1% in the most affluent. This gap leaves thousands of young people—especially boys—vulnerable to HPV-related throat cancers, which are rising sharply in men across the UK. 'This is a public health failure in slow motion,' said Gordon Dow, Trustee of the Throat Cancer Foundation. 'HPV doesn't care where you live. The children most at risk are the least protected, and the consequences will be devastating unless this trend is reversed. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Foundation echoes the concerns of Dr Claire Cameron, Consultant in Health Protection at PHS, who warned the BBC that 'inequalities are increasing' in the wake of the Covid pandemic. TCF supports Dr Cameron's call for universal vaccine confidence and equity in access, particularly in communities where trust in healthcare and education has been fractured. TCF_logo HPV—Human papillomavirus—is the cause of nearly all cervical cancers and a growing number of head, neck, and throat cancers, especially in men. Since the HPV vaccination programme's rollout in 2008, the UK has seen zero cases of cervical cancer among fully vaccinated women—a medical triumph. But awareness of HPV's link to throat cancer remains dangerously low. 'We must urgently reframe this issue, said Gordon Dow. This isn't just about cervical cancer. HPV is the fastest-growing cause of throat cancer, and most cases occur in men. Boys are not an afterthought—they are central to this conversation.' The Throat Cancer Foundation is calling for: A renewed public health campaign on the full spectrum of HPV-related cancers, including throat cancer Targeted outreach in schools in deprived areas, building on programmes like the one at Castlebrae High School, led by Dom Cairns-Gibson and Edinburgh University's BioQuarter team Collaboration with Public Health Scotland to support local vaccine confidence and education initiatives Immediate inclusion of throat cancer prevention in all HPV public messaging HPV_virus 'As one young pupil said in the BBC report, 'getting more information helps you not get scared.' We agree. We will not allow a generation of young people—especially boys—to miss out on life-saving protection because of postcode inequality or lack of awareness.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
CBC
02-06-2025
- Business
- CBC
Carney's plan to build big things; the case for moral ambition; and what a bear attack story taught an author about life
Mark Carney promised to 'build, baby, build' on the campaign trail. Today, he's meeting with provincial and territorial premiers to discuss his plans to build big projects in this country, including by fast-tracking the processes to get them approved. We'll talk about balancing the rights of Indigenous nations with the new government's proposed plans — and why red tape isn't the only hurdle holding up development. From climate change to poverty or infant mortality, the world is facing a lot of big problems. And the historian Rutger Bregman says you — yes, you — are the exact right person to solve them. Bregman makes the case to Matt Galloway that today's workforce should focus on 'moral ambition' — channeling their entrepreneurial spirits toward social problems, rather than toiling in meaningless jobs. Claire Cameron has been obsessed with bears since hearing about a bear attack while she was working in Ontario's Algonquin Park as a teenager. But when she was diagnosed with cancer, Cameron revisited the details of that attack and the wilderness environment that's shaped much of her life. In a conversation from March, she told Galloway about her new memoir How to Survive a Bear Attack, and what facing death taught her about how to live.
Scotsman
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Forfar care home invite local community to attend carnival summer fete as part of Care Home Open Week 2025 celebrations
HC-One Scotland's Finavon Court Care Home in Forfar, Angus, is preparing to celebrate Care Home Open Week 2025 with a fun-filled day with the local community at its Carnival Summer Fete event on Saturday, June 21, 2pm – 4pm. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Care Home Open Week, taking place from June 16 to 22, is a national event hosted by Championing Social Care, designed to connect care homes with their local communities. The week will provide care homes with the opportunity to showcase their range of services, provide tours of their facilities, and highlight the activities that are offered to residents. The event is also a reminder to the homes' neighbours that they are there if they need support. Finavon Court are delighted to be opening their doors to celebrate Care Home Open Week with residents, colleagues, friends, family, and the wider community. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Finavon Court Care Home will be decorated especially for the occasion and the celebration will be a chance for everyone to come together as a community, and to learn more about life at the care home. Colleagues at HC-One Scotland's Finavon Court Care Home's Care Home Open Week 2024 Wild West themed celebrations last year The Summer Fete event will consist of a variety of stalls including local crafts selling personalised items, cake and candy stalls, candles and aromas, keyrings, bobbles and gifts. There will also be candy floss, popcorn, a face painter, and bouncy castles for kids to enjoy. At the Summer Fete will also be the local Cats Protection organisation who will be attending for the third year in a row as well as a tarot reader for those who wish to receive a reading. There will also be the opportunity to take part in the home's raffle where there will be a range of prizes on offer to win including hampers. A number of food stalls including burgers and hot dogs along with a buffet will be available to choose from. A selection of carnival games created by the residents at Finavon Court will be on show at the Summer Fete for individuals to enjoy. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Claire Cameron, Home Manager at HC-One Scotland's Finavon Court Care Home, said: 'We are delighted to be able to open the doors of Finavon Court Care Home again to welcome in our local community and bring everyone together to celebrate Care Home Open Week 2025. Colleagues at HC-One Scotland's Finavon Court Care Home's Care Home Open Week 2024 Wild West themed celebrations last year 'We are proud to support Forfar, and our Open Week celebrations will provide a great opportunity to reconnect with our local community and to support community engagement which is so important to our residents, colleagues, and the local area.
