National and International News
Britain prepares for next alert on virus
A meeting is to be held next month to discuss how Britain will deal with suspected cases of Sars in the winter.
The Times 16/08/03
The Independent 16/08/03
Employers prepare to cut healthcare benefits
Employees should be on alert about the future of health insurance plans offered by their employers. A survey from Mercer Human Resources Consulting last week showed that nearly half of employers are monitoring the financial viability of this benefit. About 44 per cent of companies will 'cut eligibility for healthcare benefits if costs continue to rise,' says Mercers. 'Confidence in the NHS has waned and more employees now turn straight to private healthcare which can treat increasingly complex conditions,' says Steve Clements of Mercer. 'As a result, the number and size of medical claims have escalated, and company schemes are feeling the strain.'
The Observer 17/08/03
For richer, for poorer, for fatter
Amid the toasters, knives and towels that dominate wedding lists, expect a new gift to loom large: Dr Atkins' New Diet Revolution.
The Independent 17/08/03
The Independent 17/08/03
Gehry leads tribute to architect with cancer centre 'gift'
The architect Frank Gehry has finished his first building in Britain - a cancer centre he designed for free.
The Independent 16/08/03
Holiday clubbers to be given earplugs
Young holidaymakers heading to the nightclubs of Ibiza and Ayia Napa are to be issued with earplugs to protect them from the effects of loud music.
The Independent 16/08/03
Key workers have their say on the proposals
Can the government convince public service workers to move? Jobs and Money talked to the workers and unions about John Prescott's proposals.
The Guardian 16/08/03
Missing doctor is spotted confused and lost at airport
A leading paediatrician who mysteriously vanished from his office more than three weeks ago has been spotted at an airport in a confused and disorientated state, police said yesterday.
The Times 16/08/03
Probation staff left to cope with mentally ill
More than a fifth of the 150,000 offenders currently on probation have mental health problems and are likely to pose a serious risk to themselves or to others, according to a new study.
The Independent 17/08/03
Cheshire and Mersey News
Doctor sacked at Women's Hospital
A doctor working at the Liverpool's Women Hospital has been sacked after it was revealed he is facing a string of allegations over patients' treatment.
Liverpool Echo 15/08/03
Hospital did this to me
Grandmother Edith Williams is suing the Countess of Chester hospital after she went in a visitor but came out a patient.
Chester Chronicle 15/08/03
Paramedic who assaulted colleague escapes jail term
A former paramedic who punched and kicked an emergency worker at Chester ambulance station has been ordered to do 150 hours community service.
Chester Chronicle 15/08/03
Respite care opportunities for disabled people on offer
Exciting opportunities for disabled people are opening up in Newton thanks to a unique package of respite care services launched by St Helens Council.
Newton Guardian 15/08/03
Cumbria and Lancashire News
Green light for hospitals in survey
East Lancashire's hospitals have scored well in an annual survey of cleanliness and food standards.
Lancashire Evening Telegraph 15/08/03
Help for depressed mums
A first of its kind health campaign to raise awareness of perinatal depression has been welcomed by a former sufferer of the debilitating illness.
Lancashire Evening Telegraph 15/08/03
Mothers fury over empty A&E
A mother stormed out of Fairfield's Accident and Emergency department with her sick daughter after waiting 20 minutes without seeing ONE member of staff.
Lancashire Evening Telegraph 15/08/03
Lancashire Evening Telegraph 16/08/03
New nurse led ward opens
The Fylde Coast's first nurse-led ward has opened at South Shore hospital.
Lancashire Evening Telegraph 15/08/03
Greater Manchester News
CCTV man was not missing doctor
Police searching for missing doctor Richard Stevens say an apparent sighting of him has proved a case of mistaken identity.
Manchester Evening News 16/08/03
Nurse quizzed over patient death
A 34-year-old male nurse from Salford has been arrested in connection with the death of a patient at Hope Hospital in Salford, it has emerged.
Bolton Evening News 16/08/03
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