Colleen Long, Associated Press Updated 9:44 pm PDT, Tuesday, September 25, 2018 FILE - In this July 31, 2018, file photo, then-Customs and Border Protection U.S. Border Patrol Acting Chief Carla Provost takes questions as the Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on the Trump administration's policies on immigration enforcement and family reunification efforts, on Capitol Hill in Washington. For the first time in the 94-year history of the U.S. Border Patrol, a woman is in charge. Provost was named to the position in August 2018 after serving as acting chief since April 2017 less FILE - In this July 31, 2018, file photo, then-Customs and Border Protection U.S. Border Patrol Acting Chief Carla Provost takes questions as the Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on the Trump ... more Photo: J. Scott Applewhite, AP Photo: J. … [Read more...] about Border Patrol’s first female chief hopes to inspire women
Campaigners fighting to save South Tyneside Hospital hit out at Trust
Protesters fighting against changes to services at South Tyneside Hospital, claim the move is a takeover - not a merger. Chairman of the Save South Tyneside Hospital campaign group, Roger Nettleship spoke out in response to an “engagement” process launched by City Hospitals Sunderland and South Tyneside Foundation Trust. The Trusts want to see the merger go ahead as they believe they will be ‘Stronger Together’ and it will help secure the future of healthcare services in both South Tyneside and Sunderland.But campaigners claim the trusts are not properly consulting staff, citizens, patients, governors and the local authority and that the merger plans will lead to the downgrading and closure of services at South Tyneside Hospital. Mr Nettleship said: “The timing of the Trusts merger is not a coincidence. It will facilitate the ‘Path to Excellence’, the downgrading and closure of services at South Tyneside Hospital, by removing structures in … [Read more...] about Campaigners fighting to save South Tyneside Hospital hit out at Trust
Denmead parents call for donations to help build autism children’s centre
PARENTS have spoken of their wishes to build a centre for children with autism. Aaron and Rachael Pearson are looking to raise £50,000 for the Autism Inclusion Centre.The couple, from Denmead, have a son with the condition and want to expand on Rachael’s charity Autism Isolation No More which she runs from their front room.The centre will create a place where children with autism and their families can go to have fun and relax.Aaron and Rachael’s plans come just days after the pair were both successful in winning national awards.Rachael won the Positive Role Model for Gender Award at the National Diversity Awards after she turned their living room into a sensory space for youngsters with autism.Meanwhile, Aaron won £10,000 worth of building materials after winning Jewson’s Building Better Communities Trade Hero 2018 award.Rachael said: ‘We want to try and buy a piece of land so we can build a log cabin and move all our services … [Read more...] about Denmead parents call for donations to help build autism children’s centre
Council submits bid to turn Portsmouth hospital into houses and care home
HOUSES, a convalescence care home and a children’s palliative care centre are part of a council’s potential plans for a hospital site. Portsmouth City Council has submitted its bid to buy St James’ Hospital to NHS Property Services.If successful, the local authority will redevelop the Milton site with residential and social care properties.This includes care home facilities to ease pressure on Queen Alexandra Hospital, in Cosham.The bid marks the first stage of the process, with successful bidders going through to interviews to discuss their plans in more detail in the next round.The cost of the project has been called into question by Tory deputy leader Councillor Luke Stubbs, former cabinet member for adult social care. He said the council lacks the funds for such a project.Liberal Democrat Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson, council leader, did not disclose what figure the council put forward for the site.He said: ‘Our formal bid marks a serious … [Read more...] about Council submits bid to turn Portsmouth hospital into houses and care home
SF Supervisors push forward plan for SoMa despite opposition
By Trisha Thadani Updated 9:49 pm PDT, Tuesday, September 25, 2018 A man walks past the construction site at 4th Street and Folsom Street, Thursday, July 12, 2018, in San Francisco, Calif. A man walks past the construction site at 4th Street and Folsom Street, Thursday, July 12, 2018, in San Francisco, Calif. Photo: Santiago Mejia, The Chronicle Buy photo Photo: Santiago Mejia, The Chronicle Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 A man walks past the construction site at 4th Street and Folsom Street, Thursday, July 12, 2018, in San Francisco, Calif. A man walks past the construction site at 4th Street and Folsom Street, Thursday, July 12, 2018, in San Francisco, Calif. Photo: Santiago Mejia, The Chronicle Buy photo SF Supervisors push forward … [Read more...] about SF Supervisors push forward plan for SoMa despite opposition