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Major surgery needed if Scotland's sickly NHS is to survive
First they tried to cut waiting lists, but they kept on going up. Then they tried to cut waiting times, but that didn't work either. The Scottish Executive had already scrapped the internal market, so they turned to the private sector.
Sunday Herald 28/11/04
Make or break time for NHS dentistry, says BDA
The British Dental Association today concurred with the view of a new report that it's make or break time for NHS dentistry. The report, published today by the National Audit Office, confirms what the BDA has been telling the Government for some time: that NHS dentistry is at crisis point and botched changes may well push it over the edge.
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Medical News Today 28/11/04
NHS staff set to jump the queue
DOCTORS, nurses and dentists who are ill will be fast-tracked to receive NHS treatment ahead of other patients, under union proposals to be submitted to health minister Andy Kerr.
Sunday Herald 28/11/04
Public finance - Shaky foundations
The management of one of the government's flagship foundation hospitals has been summoned to London next week to account for its spiralling debts.
C4 News 27/11/04
Nip and tuck
THE COSMETIC SURGERY INDUSTRY is booming. Thanks to TV programmes such as Extreme Makeover, Nip/Tuck and Five's
The Scotsman 27/11/04
National Service Framework for Diabetes - A Guide for Community Pharmacists, UK
The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) is delighted to announce the launch of its new resource pack - National Service Framework for Diabetes- a guide for community pharmacists.
Medical News Today 27/11/04
England and Wales still short of GPs, says BMA
"The government's own figures show that GP vacancies are taking longer to fill*. This trend is very worrying, as there is already a dire shortage of family doctors across the UK. It is important that the government makes every effort to make general practice a more attractive career for young GPs and to encourage existing GPs to stay in practice or return if they have already left."
Medical News Today 27/11/04
A scandal over fundamental rights that refuses to go away
The continuing care scandal has become such an embarrassment to the Department of Health (DoH) that it will no longer issue figures about its progress.
The Telegraph 27/11/04
Police cleared of killing mentally ill man
The family of a black man killed while in police custody reacted with anger and frustration yesterday after a High Court judge quashed an inquest verdict that the 30-year-old had been "unlawfully killed".
The Independent 27/11/04
'Biggest computer crash' strikes ministry
Technicians were battling to deal with what was thought to be the biggest computer crash ever to hit a government department last night.
The Independent 27/11/04
Blunkett unveils plans to hit pushers hard
Drug pushers who target schoolchildren or use them as couriers face tough new penalties, the Government announced yesterday.
The Independent 27/11/04
Computer meltdown baffles the experts
Computer engineers were at a loss last night to explain why the Government had been hit by arguably the worst electronic meltdown in the history of Whitehall.
The Independent 27/11/04
'Female Viagra' is flawed, says study
The makers of a new sex drug for women - branded the "female Viagra" - have been accused of over-hyping the treatment and misleading patients about its effectiveness.
The Independent 28/11/04
The naked truth: most women don't like what they see in the mirror
Many feel so intimidated by idealised female body images they can't bear to look at themselves, a survey reveals.
The Independent 28/11/04
'I've had a couple of cheeky lines'
It's midnight, and a small club in south London is beginning to fill up as the surrounding pubs start to close. Inside, the bar is busier than the dancefloor as friends meet up and those without drugs search for those who have plenty.
The Independent 28/11/04
Nanny state knows best, Hodge tells critics
The government set about rehabilitating the image of the nanny state yesterday, sending Margaret Hodge, the ultra-Blairite children's minister who is regarded by her enemies as the nanny-in-chief, to do the awkward repair job.
The Guardian 27/11/04
Cheaper, easier to get, harder to police: Britain's drug problem
The war on drugs is high on Labour's latest agenda. A new report will make sobering reading. By Sophie Goodchild and Andrew Johnson.
The Independent 28/11/04
Street price of drugs crashes to record low
Cocaine now cheaper than a glass of wine. Setback for Blair's war against dealers.
The Independent 28/11/04
Natural health therapist Emma Mitchell answers your questions
My 16-year-old daughter has been told that she has 'scarring acne'. The dermatologist suggests Roaccutane, but I was horrified to read about its side effects. Are there any natural options?
The Guardian 27/11/04
Generation Slob: rich parents take the rap
CHILDREN are being left to fend for themselves while their middle-class parents pursue careers, marriages and relationships. The result is a generation of fat, lazy and out-of-control offspring, according to a new book.
The Sunday Times 28/11/04
Smokers may lose homes if litigation fails
IRISH smokers suffering from lung cancer and emphysema could lose their homes and life savings if they fail in a bid to sue tobacco giants.
The Sunday Times 28/11/04
Sex offenders to be assigned 'buddies'
PAEDOPHILES will be entertained at dinner parties and taken 10-pin bowling or to the cinema as rewards for not abusing children.
The Sunday Times 28/11/04
Take care of carers
ROMA NORMAN has only scratched the surface (News Review, last week). "Once a man, twice a child", a friend said to me when I took on the task of caring for my mother.
The Sunday Times 28/11/04
The role of professionals
ASYLUM: The role of professionals - lawyers and psychiatrists - charged to the public purse needs to be investigated (Insider reveals asylum fraud, News, November 14). Who helps promote excuses such as severe stress disorder and/or post-traumatic stress disorder when the asylum application fails? The false asylum issue makes immigrant communities feel more insecure. The government may find strong support for a more pragmatic rather than a politically correct approach on this issue, while preserving the right to asylum for the genuinely persecuted.
The Sunday Times 28/11/04
Work in progress
The number of prosecutions for breaches of health and safety rules rose by 6% to 982 in 2003-04, according to the Health & Safety Executive's annual offences and penalties report. And average fines per successful prosecution went up to nearly £14,000 up from about £8,800 in 2002-03.
The Guardian 27/11/04
Rising noise at night keeps Britain awake
NIGHT-TIME noise is threatening the sleep of millions. A study shows more than two-thirds of British households are experiencing nocturnal noise levels higher than international health guidelines.
The Sunday Times 28/11/04
Government will let the elderly work until they drop
COMPULSORY retirement ages are to be abolished, allowing people to work beyond 65 if they choose, ministers have decided.
The Sunday Times 28/11/04
Tipple a day keeps the reaper at bay
GET ready for a tipple of your favourite medicine. One of the biggest studies into drinking has found that wine, beer and even a daily tot of whisky can lengthen your life and protect the body against the diseases of ageing.
The Sunday Times 28/11/04
Brown wants schools to take babies in private nurseries
PRIMARY schools are to be encouraged to take infants as young as six weeks old in private nurseries as part of Gordon Brown's plan to win the votes of working parents.
The Sunday Times 28/11/04
How the fit and fabulous stay that way: Nasser Hussain
Nasser Hussain, 36, loves a glass of wine, hates the gym and says his soul is fitter than his body.
The Times 27/11/04
I've been there and dune that
Training in the great outdoors in Kenya put Sorrel Downer in touch with her wild side.
The Times 27/11/04
Relatives fear for forgotten war wounded
Nearly 3,000 British soldiers have been evacuated from Iraq to Britain for medical reasons since the beginning of hostilities there last year, The Observer can reveal.
The Observer 28/11/04
Jane Clarke: At your table: Beans
Beans, beans are good for the heart; the more you eat the lower your cholesterol
The Times 27/11/04
Breakfasts in bed
Gourmet food on the NHS? No, you are not still under the anaesthetic - one Darlington hospital has hired celebrity chefs.
The Times 27/11/04
Ways to knock yourself out
EYE MASKS Shut out the distractions of daily life by donning a lavender eye mask, either in bed or while soaking in a hot bath. Widely used in herbal medicine for its sleep-inducing properties, lavender is the ideal accompaniment to relaxation. Soothing eye masks come in a range of styles, including an all-natural, biodegradable version filled with linseeds. Stockist 01394 670970; www.snoozeshop.com, £16.99.
The Times 27/11/04
Insomnia: Chance to dream
Are you an insomniac? About one in five of us suffers from sleep disruption but many are loath to take pills. We sent four doze-dodgers to try the alternatives in search of a good night's rest.
The Times 27/11/04
Drink like the French and stay alive
It's not what you drink but the way that you drink it. This is the unexpected news from scientists who have found that steadily knocking back booze all week is a healthier way to consume alcohol than having bouts of high-level consumption followed by periods of abstinence.
The Observer 28/11/04
Too loud for tender ears
I am concerned about my 28-month-old grandson who, for the past year, has been terrified of loud noises. He screams when babies cry (including his 6-month-old brother), often grabbing his mother in terror. He dislikes most loud sounds including a mynah bird and the sound of a clarinet. How might the cause of his problem be identified and dealt with?
The Times 27/11/04
New hope in town called malice
Nick Mathiason visits Lancashire to see how a £100m regeneration project will change the face of Burnley.
The Observer 28/11/04
Sorted: Anatomy games for children
Human anatomy is child's play - that's what Dr Jane Collins, of Great Ormond Street Hospital, found after testing these toys with her young patients
The Times 27/11/04
Sex with Dr Thomas Stuttaford and Suzi Godson
My 50-year-old wife has lost her libido, though she still has not reached the menopause. Nothing I can do will kick-start it. I've tried presents, attention, begging - but she comes to bed in a thong and just wants to read a book. Is my sex life officially dead?
The Times 27/11/04
Benjamin Fry: What's wrong with your ... hairline?
A pate worse than death: discover the bald truth about your unconscious
The Times 27/11/04
Dr Copperfield: Inside the mind of a GP
If you ask for private health screen gift vouchers - just watch me turn purple.
The Times 27/11/04
Unsleeping partners
One of you needs the radio on to sleep, the other can't drop off with any noise. Bediquette... it's enough to keep you awake at night
The Observer 28/11/04
Oh no, I'm doing it again
We all like little rituals but for some they can turn into obsessive compulsive disorder
The Times 27/11/04
Surviving beautifully
Actress Greta Scacchi is back in the limelight. She tells how her own brand of spirituality helped her to cope with hard times
The Times 27/11/04
Barbara Ellen
From weight watchers to scale dodgers, women just can't get it right whether they choose to live or diet
The Observer 28/11/04
Mark Henderson: Junk medicine: Pharmaceutical testing
With drug giants accused of foul play, public trust in medicine is at an all-time low
The Times 27/11/04
Lab to study phone mast 'risks'
A laboratory where scientists will conduct the first major study of what effect mobile phone masts have on human health is set to open.
Mail on Sunday 28/11/04
Darian Leader: Analyse this: Ozzy gets burgled
AS THE break-in at the Osbourne family mansion grabbed the whole nation's attention, the renewed Fathers4Justice assault on Buckingham Palace was barely noticed.
The Times 27/11/04
Contraceptive jab under spotlight
Concerns over the relationship between the contraceptive jab and osteoporosis will be one of the topics under discussion at a major conference on the condition.
Daily Mail 27/11/04
Is this the beer that really refreshes the parts other beers cannot reach
It is the news to cheer drinkers everywhere: beer could make you feel healthier and look younger.
The Telegraph 28/11/04
The 6m secret factory that churned out thousands of fake Viagra tablets
Police found the hub of one of Europe's biggest counterfeit drugs rings at a Wembley trading estate.
The Times 27/11/04
Deadly flu pandemic 'likely'
After almost a year of trying to bring Asia's bird flu under control, World Health Organisation experts are now warning that the disease is the most likely candidate to cause the world's next pandemic, with the possibility of as many as seven million deaths.
Daily Mail 27/11/04
Zimbabwean children sell their bodies to put food on the table
Linguile finishes applying her lipstick and adjusts her skimpy top. Every night she goes through the same ritual before heading on to the streets of Bulawayo. She is 15 years old, and says that she has no choice but to work as a child prostitute.
The Telegraph 28/11/04
Hospital's rescuers charge 160,000 for the privilege
A HOSPITAL TRUST beset with financial problems has been charged 160,000 by American troubleshooters drafted in to save money.
The Times 27/11/04
Anger over rise in cancelled ops
The Conservatives have condemned increases in the number of patients whose operations are cancelled at the last minute for non clinical reasons.
Daily Mail 26/11/04
Doubts over the effects of the Pill
MILLIONS of women have been warned that a study which found that taking the Pill for long periods protected against heart disease and cancer was seriously flawed.
The Times 26/11/04
300,000 settlement for death error
A widower whose wife died after wrongly being given the all-clear for a cervical smear test has been awarded a £300,000 out-of-court settlement.
Daily Mail 26/11/04
More children are trying drugs
More schoolchildren in England are claiming they have tried drugs such as cannabis at least once.
Daily Mail 26/11/04
Diabetes tests 'offer cure hope'
US scientists believe they have made a discovery which could mean a cure for more diabetic patients in the future.
BBC Health News 24/11/04
Enzyme 'key' to stopping cancer
Blocking a specific enzyme could be enough to check the spread of cancer in the human body, researchers say.
BBC Health News 28/11/04
No support for nurses over violence
Nurses are struggling to cope with violent patients because of a lack of support and counselling in the NHS.
Daily Mail 26/11/04
France set to allow 'right to die'
The French parliament has opened a debate on what is expected to become a new law that would allow terminally ill patients the right to die.
Daily Mail 26/11/04
Public back food 'colour coding'
Shoppers have backed traffic light coding for food so they can tell what is healthy and what is not, a study by the official food watchdog says.
BBC Health News 26/11/04
Nurses 'need help over violence'
Nurses are not given enough help and support from their bosses in dealing with violent patients, researchers say.
BBC Health News 26/11/04
Mother denies poisoning son, nine
A nine-year-old boy died after his mother spiked his hospital feed with salt to mislead doctors about his illness, a court has heard.
BBC Health News 26/11/04
Family agrees payout over death
The family of a woman who died of blood poisoning just weeks after giving birth to her second daughter have accepted an out-of-court settlement following a nine-year legal battle.
Daily Mail 26/11/04
Girls 'outstrip boys on alcohol'
The number of teenage girls bingeing on alcohol has overtaken rates among boys for the first time, UK figures show.
BBC Health News 26/11/04
Cord blood offers leukaemia hope
Blood from newborn babies' umbilical cords can be used to treat adults with leukaemia, a US-based study says.
BBC Health News 27/11/04
Family agrees payout over death
The family of a woman who died of blood poisoning just weeks after giving birth to her second daughter have accepted an out-of-court settlement following a nine-year legal battle.
Daily Mail 26/11/04
'Nanny state' minister under fire
Children's Minister Margaret Hodge has sparked Tory anger by praising the "unsung virtues" of the nanny state.
BBC Health News 26/11/04
NHS super surgery opens to public
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The first ever so-called "super surgery" for NHS patients is opening its doors to the public.
Daily Mail 26/11/04
Women facing 'unnecessary tests'
Women suffering fertility problems and repeated miscarriages are being subjected to useless tests and treatments.
Daily Mail 26/11/04
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