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  • TV tonight: Molly Parker is an amnesiac doctor in this new medical drama | Television

    TV tonight: Molly Parker is an amnesiac doctor in this new medical drama | Television

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    9pm, Sky Witness

    While we wait for the US smash The Pitt to reach UK screens, here’s a new medical drama starring Molly Parker as a doctor who suffers amnesia. After a car crash, Dr Amy Larsen forgets everything that happened in the last eight years of her life … including her divorce. She relies on her colleagues (some of whom she has crossed) and teenage daughter (whom she remembers as a nine-year-old) to help fill in the blanks – the good and the bad. Hollie Richardson

    Stranded on Honeymoon Island

    9pm, BBC One

    Pour yourself a stiff one for week three of the Philippines-set reality show that takes two shots of Married at First Sight and mixes it with a glug of Love Island to create a sun-drenched but volatile cocktail. The latest wheeze to mess with the various newlyweds is to speedboat in some of their exes – a sure way to stir things up. Graeme Virtue

    Madeleine McCann: Searching for the Prime Suspect

    9pm, ITV1

    Dr Graham Hill overlooks Praia da Luz, where Madeleine McCann disappeared. Photograph: ITV

    It has now been 18 years since Madeleine McCann’s unsolved disappearance but the public hunger for answers remains the same. This documentary focuses on Christian Brückner, who is set to be released from prison with no new charges despite the suspicions of the German authorities. But why can’t they prove anything? HR

    The Donald Trump Show

    9pm, Channel 4

    While this series – which uses recent news footage, edited narratively without any voiceover – treats the second Trump presidency as an unfolding drama, its implications are very real and as serious as your life. This time, his willingness to ignore democratic norms extends to sending the National Guard to patrol LA and Washington DC. Terrifying. Phil Harrison

    The Rumour

    9pm, Channel 5

    Who is the real Sally McGowan? For all our sakes, let’s hope that Joanna’s obsession finally finds her the answer as the juicy thriller concludes. Her husband starts to worry about her behaviour and she is fired from work, but Joanna (Rachel Shenton) remains undeterred in her quest. It concludes on Thursday. HR

    Mudtown

    9pm, U&Alibi

    The penultimate episode of this dark Welsh drama sees Claire (Erin Richards) learn some home truths from “the Tony Soprano of Newport”. But if anything’s going to make you uneasy, it may be the sight of Matthew Gravelle – AKA Broadchurch baddie Joe Miller – as a doting dad. Hannah J Davies

    Film choice

    Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, 9pm, Film4

    Pillow talk … Daryl McCormack and Emma Thompson. Photograph: Nick Wall/AP

    Soon-to-be national treasure Emma Thompson gives a wonderfully candid performance in Sophie Hyde’s poignant drama about a late-in-life sexual awakening. Her widowed, retired teacher Nancy hires “aesthetically perfect” sex worker Leo (Daryl McCormack) for an afternoon in a hotel room in the hope of discovering a physical pleasure she never knew during her long marriage. There’s much more talking than sex, but the two leads perfectly balance the awkwardness, humour, tension and emotional mic drops that characterise their transactional encounters. Simon Wardell

    Live Sport

    Champions League Football: Liverpool v Atlético Madrid, 7pm, TNT Sports 1 Bayern Munich v Chelsea is on TNT Sports 2.

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  • Hyundai joins IAA Mobility 2025, introducing expansion of EV lineup

    7 EVs, a lineup echoing Hyundai’s electrification vision

    Along with Concept THREE, one additional concept car and five production models lined up to greet visitors.

    INSTEROID, a design concept car derived from INSTER, radiated an exceptionally exciting energy among the vehicles. With its blend of racing DNA, gaming influences and customization, visitors got a look into what the future of fun, sustainable mobility could be.

    Another INSTER model highlight was the INSTER Cross, which won the prestigious ‘2025 World Electric Vehicle of the Year’ title at the World Car Awards. Conceived as a rugged, adventure-themed version of the standard INSTER, the INSTER Cross showcased its unique features, including a roof basket and striking wheel cladding.


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  • Royals warm up for final with demolition of Knight Riders – Jamaica Gleaner

    1. Royals warm up for final with demolition of Knight Riders  Jamaica Gleaner
    2. Jess Jonassen’s All-Round Show in Vain as Barbados Royals Advance to the Final Unbeaten  Female Cricket
    3. BR-W vs TKR-W Match Prediction WCPL 2025 Match 6  Cricadium
    4. Green, Royals’ batting might hand TKR their third loss in a row  ESPN
    5. Royals warm up for finals with demolition of Knight Riders  Trinidad Guardian

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  • TCS Positioned as a Leader in Net-Zero Consulting Services by Everest Group

    TCS Positioned as a Leader in Net-Zero Consulting Services by Everest Group

    Tata Consultancy Services’ Industry-Leading Net-Zero and Regulatory Advisory Services Empower Enterprises to Accelerate their Sustainability Transformations, Navigate Evolving Regulatory Landscapes and Deliver Measurable Environmental Impact

    NEW YORK | MUMBAI, September 17, 2025: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is recognized as a Leader in Everest Group’s Net-Zero Consulting Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025.

    The report highlights TCS’ ecosystem-led approach towards its net-zero services supplemented by proprietary products and solutions like TCS Intelligent Urban Exchange and TCS Envirozone. It states that TCS has a comprehensive suite of offerings focused on circularity, de-carbonization and transparency backed by its consulting frameworks. The report also recognizes TCS’ focus towards innovation and thought leadership leveraging its in-house research centers, COIN ecosystem and sustainability focused start-ups.

    Sustainability remains a top priority for enterprises, driven by evolving sustainability mandates, rising customer expectations and urgent realities of climate change. TCS helps customers adopt an ecosystem-led approach to build sustainable business value chains, develop regenerative economies, paving the path for greater futures and sustainable living,” said Hemakiran Gupta, Global Head, Sustainability Practice, TCS. “This recognition is a reflection of our forward-looking vision, and innovative efforts to help our clients reach their net-zero goals and build sustainable businesses.”

    Guided by the Tata Group’s philosophy of building responsible businesses, TCS envisions a future where digital sustainability is deeply embedded across enterprises, ecosystems, and communities. TCS helps organizations achieve their sustainability objectives holistically with a collaborative approach, partnering with them to drive measurable, sustainable outcomes across their value chains.

    TCS has a comprehensive portfolio of services to help clients with their end-to-end sustainability transformation, from advisory to implementation.  TCS’ ESG and sustainability offerings are built around six strategic themes that enable organizations to drive responsible growth and measurable impact:

    • Climate and Resource Management: Create net-zero pathways and accelerate low-carbon transitions through technology-led solutions across energy, water, waste, biodiversity, and emissions.
    • Circularity: Promoting closed-loop, lifecycle-based models for sustainable design, production, and transparent labeling. This includes designing, sourcing, transporting, producing, and disposing sustainably, and also building in transparency across the life of a product /service.
    • Sustainable IT and Operations: Aligning operations to Net Zero goals through decarbonization, inclusivity, ethics & governance.
    • ESG Governance and Reporting: Ensuring compliance and transparency with agile frameworks, automated reporting, and alignment to global standards.
    • Inclusive, Regenerative Society: Embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion to foster innovation, productivity, and a future-ready culture.

    TCS’ net zero and regulatory advisory services span ESG strategy and SDG prioritization, ESG assessment and gap analysis, ESG data platform for analytics and Insights, ESG disclosures and steering, ESG assurance and monitoring.

    These capabilities are supported by a strong digital ecosystem that includes in-house technology solutions as well as third party solutions enabled by partnerships with leading technology providers. Some of TCS’ flagship products and solutions include TCS Intelligent Urban Exchange, TCS Envirozone, and TCS Clever Energy.

    By integrating data, emerging technologies, and industry best practices, TCS empowers enterprises to achieve compliance, unlock new sources of value, and make sustainability a core driver of business growth.

    TCS continues to invest in research, innovation, and talent to help clients evolve their sustainability strategies and deliver positive outcomes for the planet, their stakeholders, and future generations.

    Net zero is no longer a distant aspiration. It requires clear strategies, deep industry knowledge and strong execution,” said Arpita Dwivedi, Practice Director, Everest Group. “TCS combines proprietary platforms, deep technical expertise, and a strong partner ecosystem to deliver net zero consulting at scale. Solutions such as TCS Clever Energy and TCS Envirozone enable robust emissions assessment and climate risk modeling across energy, product, and supply chain domains. To ensure depth in delivery, TCS invests significantly in talent development through global certifications and in-house learning initiatives. Co-innovation with leading cloud and ESG software providers further enhance its capabilities in data integration, supply chain transparency, and climate risk reporting, positioning TCS as a Leader in Everest Group’s Net Zero Consulting Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025.”

    Click here for more information about TCS’ Net-Zero Consulting Services.

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  • Stoke man says, ‘I want to help others like me who have cancer’

    Stoke man says, ‘I want to help others like me who have cancer’

    Angela FergusonWest Midlands and

    Laura McMullanWest Midlands Today

    Laura McMullan / BBC Kev Griffiths is smiling while sitting in the kitchen of his home. He is wearing a denim shirt. He is bald and has a grey beard.Laura McMullan / BBC

    Kev Griffiths said his focus had now changed from running businesses to helping others through his charity work

    A dad-of-two who is living with terminal cancer has said his focus is now on helping others with cancer through the charity he set up.

    Kev Griffiths, from Stoke-on-Trent, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at the age of 44 in 2020 and has since been told it has spread to his lungs.

    He said his attention was no longer focused on the software and technology businesses he had set up in the past but was “now very much about supporting other people and raising funds to help fund these new treatments and cures”.

    Mr Griffiths has been named as a finalist in the fundraiser category in BBC Radio Stoke’s Make a Difference Awards.

    Handout A man and woman and a little girl and a baby are pictured in a black and white photo. The man is holding medals and there are two trophies in the middle of them all.Handout

    Kev Griffiths pictured as a baby with his sister and mum and dad and some of their cycling medals and trophies

    Reflecting on his life since his diagnosis, he said: “It’s a rollercoaster – it really is.

    “I’m grateful for the life that I’ve had so far, and I’m not giving up.”

    The keen cyclist, who has 13 tumours, said he set up a cycling-themed cancer charity, called Cancer My Arse, last year due to his love of the sport.

    He said he also wanted to raise awareness of bowel cancer among the cycling community.

    This passion for cycling runs in the family, with his mother Bernadette a silver medallist in the Women’s World Championship Road Race in 1969 and women’s British National Sprint champion from 1968 to 1971.

    His father, Phil, meanwhile, represented Great Britain in both the Olympics and Commonwealth Games, winning a silver medal.

    And his great-grandparents opened Swinnerton Cycles in Stoke-on-Trent in 1915 and the shop went on to become a meeting place for cyclists when his grandparents owned it.

    Annabelle Griffiths said her husband was determined to help others despite his terminal cancer diagnosis, adding: “I don’t think I have ever met anybody quite like him, to be honest.”

    Handout A woman is seen at the back of a shop, behind a display of bicycles in this black and white old photo. Prices on the bicycles are listed in pounds, shillings and pence.Handout

    Kev Griffiths’ great-grandparents opened Swinnerton’s bike shop in Stoke-on-Trent in 1915

    Mr Griffiths said the charity was on course to raise more than £150,000 in its first year.

    He said that while he can no longer ride a bike himself, he wanted to organise fundraising challenges for other cyclists to take part in.

    This includes a 500-mile cycling challenge taking place in the south of France later this month.

    Mr Griffiths, who has a stoma bag after having his colon removed, has also successfully campaigned for sanitary bins to be put in men’s toilets.

    BBR Radio Stoke’s Make a Difference Awards ceremony will be held on 25 September.

    The fundraiser category, which is being judged by playwright and actor Deb McAndrew, is to be awarded to an individual or group of people who have gone the extra mile to raise funds for a good cause.

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  • ‘Losing my leg was easier than finding a new home’

    ‘Losing my leg was easier than finding a new home’

    Seven months after being told he was ready to leave hospital, amputee David Taylor is stuck on a rehabilitation ward and says losing his leg was “easier” than finding somewhere new to live.

    The 57-year-old says the strain of being separated from his family for so long has badly affected his mental health and left him feeling “ripped apart”.

    The grandfather of seven was admitted to Pontefract Hospital last December to recover after life-saving surgery to deal with a sepsis infection that nearly killed him.

    David, from Knottingley, has been unable to go home because the doors at his house are too narrow for his wheelchair and attempts to find a new property through local housing association Vico Homes have failed.

    “Mentally, I’m holding on by a shoelace and physically, my heart is holding on by a shoelace,” he says.

    “I want to be back with my wife, I want to see my grandkids more, and at the minute this is keeping us apart.

    “The last 10 months, with losing my leg, has been a massive learning curve, and when you figure out the easiest part was having my leg off, it’s gut-wrenching”.

    It was in November 2024 that David first became unwell.

    A chest infection turned into sepsis that required five emergency operations at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, including the amputation of his left leg below the knee.

    David was later moved to Pontefract Hospital to recover – and he has been there ever since.

    He is currently living in a side-room of a rehabilitation ward where most patients only stay until they are medically fit to go home.

    He reached that point in mid-January but continues to occupy a bed where every aspect of his life is dictated by the daily routines of the hospital.

    His wife Kerry says she has become increasingly worried about his mood, which recently had to be assessed by a mental health team at the hospital.

    “I had to rush here two weeks ago because Dave was in a position where he wanted to do some damage to himself, and I stayed over that night,” she says.

    “It hurts, it hurts a lot actually.”

    The couple say they have applied for “between 70 and 80” properties through a website run by Vico Homes, but despite being in the highest priority group, they have had no luck.

    The organisation, formerly known as Wakefield District Housing, has recently suggested he could return home temporarily if modifications were made to his existing house, even though an inspection found the kitchen and bathroom doors could not be widened.

    The couple worry that if they agree, even in the short term, they could be stuck in a house where he can’t go to the toilet.

    “We’re begging for a place to live, how bad is that in the UK,” Kerry says. “We’re 10 months apart now and it shouldn’t be like that.”

    Wakefield Council has a duty, under the Homelessness Act 2002, to find David a suitable home to return to.

    They initially offered him a place in supported accommodation, but he turned it down because he wanted to live independently with his wife.

    Councillor Pete Girt, who represents Knottingley on Wakefield Council, has been supporting David and says it’s “probably” the worst case he’s come across.

    “I’m really surprised they’ve not found him a suitable property by now,” he says.

    “Keeping a man stuck in hospital and increasing the burden on the NHS is just not acceptable.”

    In a statement, Vico Homes said: “We’re continuing to support Mr Taylor and his family to find a suitable home.

    “We have assured him that allowing us to adapt his home so he can return to it in the short-term will not affect his priority for a more suitable home, if his needs stay the same.”

    A spokesperson for Wakefield Council said: “We continue to offer David support to enable his discharge from hospital, alongside Vico Homes’s commitment to significantly adapt his home. These offers can be taken up at any time.

    “If he chooses to return home, David will remain in the highest priority category.

    “So, he can continue his applications to find a more suitable longer-term home, which he is currently doing from hospital.”

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  • Chelsea: Nicolas Jackson can prove Blues wrong with Bayern Munich

    Chelsea: Nicolas Jackson can prove Blues wrong with Bayern Munich

    Jackson joined Bayern Munich on deadline day for a £14.3m loan fee – close to a world record amount for a temporary deal – with a conditional obligation to buy for £56.2m.

    Only the loan moves that took Alvaro Morata from Chelsea to Atletico Madrid and then from the Spanish club to Juventus commanded bigger fees.

    However, according to widespread German media reports, the conditions to make the loan deal permanent are difficult to meet.

    Uli Hoeness, the former striker who is an influential figure on Bayern’s board, told Sky Germany during the international break: “He won’t play 40 games from the start.

    “We still have 32 Bundesliga games. If we reach the Champions League final, which we hope we will, that adds 13 games. The total is 45 games.

    “The DFB Pokal [German Cup] games do not count. So he would have to start all these games. He will go to the Africa Cup of Nations in January, so he can’t start 40 games.”

    Further clarification has been given that any appearance of 45 minutes or more would count as a “start” for Jackson.

    Hoeness also claimed Jackson’s Epic Sport agency, led by Ali Barat, paid the extra £1.3m added to the loan fee by Chelsea in the 48 hours before deadline, while leaving open the possibility that the Senegal striker could return to west London next summer.

    When asked about the arrangement at his unveiling press conference, Jackson said: “It’s not my decision, my job is just to play on the pitch, make my team win and score as many goals. My focus is only on trying to win big things.”

    Regardless, Chelsea are pleased with the finances involved and such a high loan fee could incentivise Bayern to buy Jackson next summer.

    Bayern sources have also indicated that, if Jackson performs well and displays a positive attitude over the year-long loan, he will find a permanent home in Bavaria.

    Their plan is for him to both compete with and complement star striker Harry Kane.

    Jackson made his debut as a half-time substitute for the German champions during their 5-0 win over Hamburg on Saturday, replacing Serge Gnabry and playing alongside the England captain.

    “I thought he looked sharp,” said Kane. “In training, he’s looked really good. It’s not easy coming into a team like us when we’re so well-drilled.

    “He physically is very strong and fast. And if he plays, he’ll be eager to impress. But I don’t want to put too much pressure on him too soon.

    “He knows he’s working his way into the team. So far he’s had a great attitude and the willingness to learn is the most important thing.”

    Jackson can play as a number nine or on the left wing, so has options in terms of position. And at Bayern, he escapes the pressure of needing to be the main goalscorer, while his proximity to the England captain can only benefit him in the future.

    “My wish is that he scores a lot of goals for us. I think he’ll achieve that,” said Bayern boss Vincent Kompany.

    The ball is now in Jackson’s court. He can either impress and stay at one of the world’s biggest clubs or follow a similar path to Jadon Sancho, who returned to Manchester United for a £5m penalty fee as Chelsea escaped their previous £20m obligation-to-buy agreement.

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  • Tate showcases performance in the artist’s works

    Tate showcases performance in the artist’s works

    Tate/Larina Fernandes A woman with long blonde hair and glasses wearing a white T-shirt is looking at a Picasso displayed in front of her. It is a large canvas depicting a woman reclining and is painted in a surreal style. Tate/Larina Fernandes

    More than 50 works by Pablo Picasso will be on show at Tate Modern

    The meaning of performance in Pablo Picasso’s works is explored in a new exhibition at the Tate Modern.

    Theatre Picasso marks 100 years since the Spanish artist, often referred to as the godfather of modern art, unveiled his famous painting The Three Dancers.

    The exhibition brings together more than 50 works by the artist, considered to be one of the most influential figures of the 20th Century, and will feature an accompanying performance programme of dance and flamenco.

    The Tate said Picasso “was fascinated by performers and their boundless capacity for transformation, and he approached painting as a dramatic act in itself”.

    Tate/ Succession Picasso / DACS 2024 A Picasso work with Cubist elements and surrealism with three dancing figures depicting an emotionally charged love triangle - it features distorted, flattened figures in an irrational composition.Tate/ Succession Picasso / DACS 2024

    The Three Dancers is one of Picasso’s most acclaimed works

    Picasso, who was born in 1881 in Malaga and died in 1973, is widely acknowledged to be one of the most important artists of all time.

    He experimented with a wide range of styles and themes in his long career, most notably inspiring Cubism, of which his 1937 work Weeping Woman is a leading example.

    The Theatre Picasso exhibition is being ‘staged’ by contemporary artist Wu Tsang and writer and curator Enrique Fuenteblanca.

    The Tate said: “The Three Dancers sits at the heart of the exhibition, alongside famous paintings such as Weeping Woman 1937 and Nude Woman in a Red Armchair 1932.

    “The exhibition also showcases prints, drawings, sculptures, textile works and collages, interwoven with key loans from leading Picasso museums in France.”

    Tate/Succession Picasso DACS, London 2025 A surrealist image of a crying woman rendered in mostly yellow green and purple tones. Tate/Succession Picasso DACS, London 2025

    Weeping Woman (1937) is an example of Cubism

    Tate/Larina Fernandes A person stands in front of an artwork. The picture is a simple black and white sketch of an acrobat bending over backwards in a seemingly impossible pose. Tate/Larina Fernandes

    The Acrobat (1935) is an example of Picasso’s use of circus themes

    The exhibition will explore Picasso’s public persona or brand as an artist, which the Tate calls “a mythologised version of Picasso which portrayed him as both a celebrated creative genius and an outsider”.

    The gallery added: “This figure accompanied Picasso throughout his life and continues to shape how we imagine the role of the artist today.”

    Picasso was known for using drama and theatricality as a theme and also looked towards popular entertainers and those pushed to the margins for inspiration, choosing to depict people working in the circus world, bullfighters and flamenco dancers.

    Such figures appear throughout the exhibition in works such as Girl in a Chemise, Horse with a Youth in Blue and Bullfight Scene (1960) from the Tate’s collection.

    Theatre Picasso is at Tate Modern on Bankside from 17 September until 12 April.

    Admission is £15 for non-members.

    Tate/Succession Picasso DACS, London 2025 A traditional sketch of a horse and a boy, the boy is wearing a blue shirt. Tate/Succession Picasso DACS, London 2025

    Horse with a Youth in Blue (1905-06) is an example of Picasso’s early work

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  • UAE To Face Pakistan Amidst Possibility Of Boycott Looming Over The Contest

    UAE To Face Pakistan Amidst Possibility Of Boycott Looming Over The Contest

    Hyderabad: The equation in the race to the Super 4 has become an interesting one in Group B as Pakistan will meet Afghanistan on Wednesday in the league stage at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The contest is expected to be a thrilling one as it is a do-or-die situation for both teams. But, more than the match, Pakistan has grabbed all the eyeballs with the possibility of them boycotting the match. India skipping the customary toss and post-match handshake has spiralled into a huge issue, and Pakistan has threatened to boycott the match.

    Pakistan and the UAE have two points each with one victory and one loss. Pakistan beat Oman by 93 runs but were humbled by seven wickets in the match against India. UAE suffered a loss against India by nine wickets, and they emerged triumphant in the contest against Oman by 42 runs. Now, it will be a must-win clash for both teams to enter the Super 4.

    Head-to-head records

    Both teams have played three T20Is between them, and Pakistan have won all the encounters. Pakistan have an edge over their opponent in the head-to-head records and are looking favourites to win the match on Wednesday as well.

    Pitch Report

    The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is expected to aid spinners as the nature of the surface is slow, and so it grips. Pakistan has the highest score of 160 in the Asia Cup matches played at the venue, which they scored against Oman. The par score is 150 at the venue.

    Why Pakistan might boycott the contest and what happens if they do so?

    After the Indian team skipped the customary post-match handshake against Pakistan, the latter asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to remove Andy Pyrcroft from the panel of match officials as he was the match referee during the India-Pakistan clash. Also, they threatened to boycott the encounter against UAE. Notably, the team skipped the pre-match press conference, which further triggered the discussions around the team boycotting the match.

    If Pakistan boycotts, it will be considered a walkover, and the UAE will get two points for the same. With four points in the group stage, they will advance to the Super 4, while Pakistan will remain stranded at two points.

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  • Oswestry hospital switches to decaf in bid to prevent falls

    Oswestry hospital switches to decaf in bid to prevent falls

    A hospital will switch to decaffeinated drinks to help reduce the risk of patients having falls.

    The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Shropshire said caffeine can irritate the bladder, which can lead to urgent and frequent visits to the toilet – a risk factor for falls.

    The change will come into place on 22 September, seeing decaf become the default for hot drinks on wards – with caffeinated options available upon request.

    “We know that even a small change can have a big impact when it comes to falls prevention and switching to decaf as the standard option is a proactive, evidence-based step that supports patient safety,” said Linda Head, falls prevention and management lead.

    The hospital also said the change would improve patient wellbeing, and is being supported by its League of Friends – who will offer decaffeinated options more prominently in onsite coffee shops.

    It also follows a “taste the difference” challenge at the hospital, which explored the benefits of decaffeinated beverages, and saw 65% of participants say they would be happy to make the switch.

    “Preventing falls is one of our key patient safety priorities, and we’re always looking at new ways to support this,” said Kirsty Foskett, patient safety officer.

    “Decaf by default is a simple change that can reduce toileting-related falls and promote better rest and hydration.

    “It’s great to see our teams and patients embracing it.”

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