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It is not too late to put the brakes on assisted dying, and focus on improved palliative, social and end-of-life care theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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The crux of the entire diplomatic situation is that it was Russia, and only Russia, that started this war, and it is Russia, and only Russia, that has been refusing to end it throughout the full-scale invasion. From the very first minutes of February 24, Putin has been waging this war with complete disregard for how many of his own people he loses and how many of ours he kills. Russian commanders are not merely inclined to act brutally – they receive explicit orders allowing them to kill however they please. That is why Russia’s war is so bloody, taking lives both on the front lines and in peaceful Ukrainian cities. That is why Russia not only kills adults but also abducts children and tries to re-educate them so that they will take part in the war once they grow up. Russian commanders are now sending into assaults against Ukrainian positions those who were still in elementary school in 2014, when Crimea was occupied and Russia’s hybrid aggression against Ukraine began. This is a long war, and the main thing Russia is trying to do is to preserve its ability to wage it even longer, and not only against Ukraine. That is why we appreciate so deeply that so many forces and leaders are working for peace right now. Ukraine is grateful to the United States, to every American heart, and personally to President Trump for the assistance that – starting with the Javelins – has been saving Ukrainian lives. We thank everyone in Europe, in the G7, and in the G20 who is helping us defend life. It is important to preserve the support. It is important not to forget the main goal – to stop Russia’s war and prevent it from ever igniting again. And to achieve that, peace must be dignified. In just this one year alone, Putin has already sent hundreds of thousands of his own people to their deaths in order to occupy one percent or several percent of Ukrainian territory. And this is what Russia is doing – a country that already has more internationally recognized territory than any other state in the world. This nature of the war, and Russia’s attempts to prolong it, show that for them this is not about territory or about how one neighbor or another behaves toward Russia, but about Russia’s “right to wage war,” its “right to subjugate” others, and a fundamental absence of security. That is why we work so carefully on every point, on every step toward peace. Everything must work out the right way – so that this war is truly ended and so that it does not happen again. Thank you to everyone who is helping! Thank you, America! Thank you, Europe! I am proud of our people. Glory to Ukraine!

This is not a peace plan for Ukraine virgin.com/branson-family…

Our 60-day Gaza plan is delivering. Since the ceasefire, we have been able to bring in much more flour, yeast, and fuel for machines. New UN supported bakeries are being opened every day. Visited the latest, where 300,000 pieces of bread are already being produced daily. @WFP

The Prime Minister must act with immediate airdrops of much-needed aid into Gaza and get other countries to do the same. It is simply inhumane that Gaza faces starvation due to Israel’s aid blockade. Words alone won’t save lives.

New training course! Advanced Communications Skills Training for Primary Care Teams. Dates: 8 July, 13 October, 26 Feb Book your place today at: Leeds Palliative Care Network - Courses and events

We've created two new QR codes for health and care professionals to share with patients and carers. It's a quick and easy way to access our bereavement support and what to do when someone dies resources. Please share!

Starting February 2025: @LeedsPCN Echo Programme for #Physiotherapists & #OccupationalTherapists - develop your palliative care skills & knowledge in an interactive online platform. Email LPCNcourses@st-gemma.co.uk to book.

Please share! @stgemmashospice @LeedsHospitals @LCHNHSTrust

NEWS UPDATE! We have places available on our Planning Ahead training on 3 February. The course is for new ReSPECT signatories and existing signatories who'd like a refresher. Courses are fully funded. Book your place here: leedspalliativecare.org.uk/professionals/…

NEWS UPDATE! Training dates for 2025 have now been released for the Palliative Care ECHO® Programme for Physios and Occupational Therapists. All courses are online and fully funded. Book your place here: leedspalliativecare.org.uk/professionals/…

It's #GriefAwarenessWeek2024 Join @CarersLeeds on Thursday 5th December 1-2.30pm. Providing a welcome space for carers to share thoughts and feelings about their own experiences of grief. More information here: carersleeds.org.uk/event/national… #NGAW24

A fantastic summary of achievements from @HWLeeds

We have FUNDED spaces available for healthcare professionals across West Yorkshire on our next course! Course: Palliative and EOLC for People who are Homeless or Vulnerably Housed Date: 6 September Location: @stgemmashospice Book your place below: leedspalliativecare.org.uk/professionals/…

What a fabulous day so far. Thank you @CIwaniszak @Breedacol @OncologyLeedsTH @LeedsPCN

We have a few spaces left on our funded training session on 4 July - register now! @stgemmashospice

Our annual report for the financial year 2023-24 is now available! It features a round up of our activity and achievements over the last 12 months. Thanks to everyone who has contributed and to our partners for their continued support. leedspalliativecare.org.uk/news-events/lp…

It's Dying Matters Awareness Week! This year's theme is the The Way We Talk About Dying Matters. Visit the link below for more info. #DWAW24 #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek