International, National & Local Health & Social Care News
Alarm over cost and viability of London hospital project
The National Health Service is about to spend £1bn on a white elephant at the St Mary's teaching hospital site in west London, senior staff have warned.
The Financial Times 04/08/03
Caffeine kick-starts a day in the office
COFFEE has been described as the most commonly used addictive drug in the world. Although reliance on it is ubiquitous, its over-consumption is a feature of Western life.
The Times 04/08/03
Call for health checks for immigrants
All immigrants entering the UK should be screened for infectious diseases, the Tories have said. Shadow health secretary Liam Fox said that the adoption of compulsory screening for immigrants and asylum seekers was essential to prevent such diseases being brought into the country.
BBC Health News 04/08/03
Coffee before exercise 'helps fight the flab'
DRINKING a cup of coffee before taking exercise can increase stamina while helping to promote weight loss.
The Times 04/08/03
Outrage at new block on Aids drug
South Africa's first national Aids conference opened yesterday with a withering attack on the government for its decision to restrict the use of a key drug.
The Guardian 04/08/03
Sunscreen blamed for cancer
Sun worshippers may be increasing their risk of developing skin cancer by using sunscreens that encourage them to stay too long in the glare, researchers say.
The Independent 04/08/03
Tories call for public health commissioner
AN INDEPENDENT public health commissioner charged with issuing frank advice on sensitive issues such as Aids and obesity would be created by the Tories under plans announced today.
The Times 04/08/03
Tories pledge to cut 'health tourism'
The Conservatives last night raised the stakes in the battle for Britain's health agenda by warning that the government's failure to modernise its approach to public health is creating a "time bomb" of diseases which could "swamp the NHS".
The Guardian 04/08/03
Unsafe sex fuelling infection crisis
Widespread ignorance of sexually transmitted diseases is contributing to a growing crisis in sexual health, according to a report. The Family Planning Association (FPA) found that despite repeating public health campaigns, many people were still failing to use condoms.
BBC Health News 04/08/03
Walkers warned of tick threat
WALKERS have been warned to be on their guard against a tiny blood-sucking insect after cases of a potentially fatal disease rose dramatically.
The Times 04/08/03
'Worn out' cigarette warnings must change
CIGARETTE packets should carry pictures of cancer-ravaged organs to stop smokers becoming complacent about health warnings, a study has recommended.
The Times 04/08/03
BBC Health News 04/08/03
Cheshire & Mersey News
Chemical fears as waste site is found
CHEMICAL drums and waste metals which were dumped in a village 50 years ago have been uncovered. Ellesmere Port and Neston Borough Council made the discovery at the site of a former tip in Smithy Lane, Willaston.
The Chester Chronicle 01/08/03
Claims that visitors may be treated
DAY trippers to Southport will be able to use our hospital because they don't know the way to Ormskirk, claims Southport Party councillor Margaret Brown.
Liverpool Echo 01/08/03
Environmentalists investigate waste dump
ENVIRONMENTALISTS are to investigate possible health risks associated with a chemical waste dump near Frodsham.
Chester Chronicle 01/08/03
London 'is TB capital of the west'
The Tories have defended their controversial plans for health tests for all new asylum seekers, warning that London was now "the TB capital of the western world".
The Liverpool Echo 04/08/03
Parents blasts hospital after daughter is taken ill
A BIRKDALE couple have blasted the service at Ormskirk's A&E department after their six-month-old baby was treated at the hospital.
The Liverpool Echo 01/08/03
Street scheme for Chester community
A CHESTER community is to be transformed into a pioneering 'neighbourhood of the future'- and local people are being asked to help in its design.
The Chester Chronicle 01/08/03
Cumbria & Lancashire News
Critical shortage of Asian organ donors
THE need for organ donation in Bolton's Asian communities is up to three times higher than the general population.
Bolton Evening News 04/08/03
Greater Manchester News
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