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Health
Health
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HealthCare, co-ops and the common good: Can we protect our health from the profit motive?
'In an increasingly crowded planet with limited resources, humanity cannot afford to stand by and watch competition for private gain dominate the world'
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EnvironmentHow co-ops offer hope to future generations
A report from Co-operatives UK sets out the issues of concern to the country's youth – and sets out ideas for a co-op response
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HealthCECOP report highlights the advantages of the co-op model in the care sector
The report focuses on how co-ops address challenges in the care sector and provide better quality jobs, and showcases best practices
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HealthReport highlights role of co-ops in achieving SDG3 on health and wellbeing
Their role is not limited to the treatment and cure of diseases, but also covers preventative, palliative and rehabilitation services
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EqualityNational Co+op Grocers states support for abortion rights in the US
The co-op has expanded its employee health services to provide travel benefits in states with restrictive abortion laws, after the Supreme Court threatened Roe v Wade
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HealthScotmid announced as prime sponsor for world’s only menopause festival
Speakers including Newsnight’s Kirsty Wark will gather to open up conversations about the menopause
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HealthCo-op Group extends support for research group during Allergy Awareness Week
The retailer will give 10% of of all sales of its own-brand Free From products to the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation from 13 April-3 May
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Development
Australian government funds national scheme to develop social care co-ops
Sector body BCCM will work with communities to co-design projects under the $6.9m programme
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EqualityChannel Islands Co-op to hold quiet hours in stores to help shoppers with autism
Lights will be dimmed, music turned off and trained staff will be available, among other measures
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HealthMigros retail co-op to vote on proposal to lift alcohol sales ban
The ban, which applies to the Swiss co-op's stores, restuarants and take-aways, was introduced in 1928 as an anti-poverty measure
