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Making the Construction Industry Accessible for All

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the construction industry remains at 89% men to 11% women. Some construction companies have started to hire more women, but they face issues with harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Construction is a dangerous field with numerous opportunities for injuries.

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Fury over NHS ‘coronavirus scoring system’ which treats learning disability patients like a ‘sub-class of the population’

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But it discriminates against people with learning disabilities who may need round-the-clock care, according University of London professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne. . But it discriminates against people with learning disabilities who may need round-the-clock care, according University of London professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne (pictured).

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Frail coronavirus patients may be denied critical care under NHS ‘scale’ system designed to free up ICU beds for those most likely to recover

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Dominic Raab tonight confirmed the UK’s coronavirus lockdown will remain in place for the foreseeable future and warned Britain is yet to hit the peak of the outbreak as official statistics showed a further 717 deaths. It does not discriminate against age, but it does weigh up underlying conditions and overall health. .

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