National and International News
Archbishop highlights 'distaste' for abortion - The Guardian 21/03/05
Rowan Williams, archbishop of Canterbury, made a muted entry into the ongoing pre-election debate over abortion yesterday by saying there was a "groundswell of distaste" for current legislation and calling for its review.
Abortion is an important issue but not for the election, says archbishop - Daily Telegraph 21/03/05
Church abortion move criticised - BBC Health News 21/03/05
Small number of abortions at stake - The Times 21/03/05
Churches unite to demand an election pledge on abortion - The Times 21/03/05
Asylum seekers 'deserve HIV care' - Daily Mail 21/03/05
The Government's efforts to tackle so-called health tourism risk boosting the number of people infected with HIV in the UK, a report claims.
Health tourism 'may save costs' - The Times 21/03/05
MPs demand free HIV drugs for migrants - The Guardian 21/03/05
Unveiling of kids' mini-manifesto - Daily Mail 21/03/05
Ministers are to publish a children's 'mini-manifesto' outlining a package of measures including plans for healthier school meals.
Healthy eating plans for children - BBC Health News 21/03/05
School dinners move to front burner - The Times 21/03/05
New face of abuse: one in five girls hit by boyfriend - The Independent 21/03/05
Nearly one in five teenage girls has been hit by a boyfriend and a third have experienced domestic abuse at home, research has found. There is also a clear correlation between girls who have been hit by their parents and those hit by a boyfriend.
Alarm at acceptance of abuse by teenage girls - The Guardian 21/03/05
Bill passed to prolong woman's life - Daily Mail 21/03/05
The US Congress has approved emergency legislation to let Terri Schiavo's parents ask a federal judge to prolong their daughter's life, capping days of emotional debate over who should decide life and death.
Bush bids to save feed-tube woman - BBC Health News 21/03/05
Prostate ignorance 'a health risk' - Daily Mail 21/03/05
Men's health is being put at risk because nine out of 10 people do not know what the prostate gland does, campaigners said.
Pubs to serve up cancer awareness - BBC Health News 21/03/05
Natural yoghurt beats bad breath - Daily Mail 21/03/05
Sugarless yoghurt could help people beat bad breath and also fight tooth decay and gum disease. say scientists.
Natural yoghurt beats bad breath - BBC Health News 21/03/05
Ministers 'tackling dentist crisis' - Daily Mail 21/03/05
Health Minister Stephen Ladyman has insisted the Government was tackling the "crisis in dentistry" after it emerged hundreds of people had queued for hours to register with an NHS dentist.
Huge queues to join new dentist - BBC Health News 21/03/05
Parents should be allowed to choose baby's sex, say MPs - Daily Telegraph 21/03/05
Parents should be allowed to choose the sex of their unborn child, a group of influential MPs will recommend this week.
'Parents to choose IVF babies sex' - Daily Mail 21/03/05
Sex health services 'overstretched' - Daily Mail 21/03/05
Sexual health services in the NHS are more overstretched than ever, with long waits for patients seeking treatment, MPs warned.
Call to improve STI clinic access - BBC Health News 20/03/05
'£500m hole' in hospital budgets - Daily Telegraph 21/03/05
The National Health Service will be forced to delay or scale back planned improvements this year because of a growing deficit in hospital finances, a respected health analyst has warned.
'NHS saved £150m by ending quangos' - Daily Mail 19/03/05
The Government's bonfire of health service quangos has made savings of more than £150 million, Health Secretary John Reid said
Drug boost for muscular dystrophy - BBC Health News 21/03/05
Early treatment with a drug can delay the onset and progression of heart failure in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, research suggests.
Pre-school autism study to start - BBC Health News 19/03/05
A therapy to improve the communication skills of children with autism before they get to school is being tested.
Crohn's 'mistaken for anorexia' - BBC Health News 20/03/05
Some children who are very thin are being misdiagnosed as anorexic when they have the gut disorder Crohn's disease, a leading expert has warned.
Plan to give care cash to elderly - BBC Health News 21/03/05
Elderly people could be given cash direct by the government to organise and pay for their own care.
Head lice 'defy common lotions' - BBC Health News 21/03/05
Commonly used treatments for head lice will not work for many people, researchers have warned.
Key NHS pharmacies' target missed - BBC Health News 21/03/05
A key NHS target to make it easier for people to pick up repeat prescriptions has been missed, the government admits.
Many GPs 'snubbing NHS changes' - BBC Health News 21/03/05
Many GPs are snubbing a flagship government scheme aimed at making the NHS more efficient, a survey suggests.
The biggest challenge of our time - The Independent 21/03/05
The Kyoto treaty makes a step towards reducing greenhouse emissions, but it's far from enough
Mental health in crisis over shortage of doctors - The Independent 21/03/05
The risk of violence by mental patients cared for in the community is certain to rise because of a crisis in recruiting psychiatrists, a voluntary group has said.
Cheshire and Mersey News
Don't forget the country - Chester Chronicle 18/03/05
FEARS are growing that rural areas could be forgotten in an ambulance service shake-up.
Vic's off to China for life-saving stem cell surgery - Warrington Guardian 19/03/05
A FIREFIGHTER crippled with motor neurone disease is flying to China this week for lifesaving stem cell surgery.
£90m funding will slash MRI scanner waiting time - Liverpool Daily Post 21/03/05
CANCER patients across Merseyside and Cheshire could be seen up to four times quicker when new MRI scanners are installed throughout the region.
Cumbria and Lancashire News
It is all coming up roses for St Cath's - Preston Today 21/03/05
The Love Jeanette Appeal has broken through the £21,000 barrier just one month after its launch.
Health boss gets donor drive going - Bolton Evening News 21/03/05
A HOSPITAL chief executive is signing up to be an organ donor in a bid to attract more volunteers.
Hospital nursery bombshell - Blackburn Citizen 21/03/05
STAFF at Queen's Park Hospital have threatened to quit after it was announced the on-site nursery faces closure to help stem multi-million pound debts.
Greater Manchester News
Good work hours attract good staff [letter] - Bury Times 19/03/05
I AM very happy to answer points raised in Dawn Robinson-Walsh's recent letter about the "Have Your Say" NHS supplement published in the Bury Times.
Will this be a real saving? - Burnley Citizen 18/03/05
WE all know that the East Lancashire Hospitals Trust is in serious financial trouble and has to make savings to sort out £5.5million worth of debts.
Taking strides towards better health for men - Bury Times 19/03/05
BURY'S men are being urged to take a Big Step Forward and walk their way to health.
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