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Concerns over prisoners’ health
The NHS took charge of prison healthcare four years ago Prison healthcare is still not good enough – four years after it was revamped to bring it up to NHS standards, a report claims. The joint Care Quality Commission and the Inspectorate of Prisons study said while there were signs of improvement, a number of areas... »
NHS explores cash health rewards
The NHS is exploring the possibility of using financial incentives to encourage healthier lifestyles. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Health trust criticised over care
A report by the Royal College of Paediatricians highlights problems at two West Midlands hospitals. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Health matters
What does a coalition mean for the NHS? This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
‘Green’ exercise ‘boosts health’
Just five minutes of exercise in a “green space” such as a park can boost mental health, say researchers. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Spare tyre health risks ‘ignored’
People are blinkered to the health dangers of carrying excess weight around the waist, say experts. Most people have no idea that their spare tyre or muffin top puts them at increased risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease, a poll of 2,085 shows. In all, 97% of people were unaware of a link despite... »
Study to probe mobile health risk
The world’s largest study on the safety of using mobile phones has been launched by researchers in London. The project will recruit 250,000 phone users across five different European countries including the UK. It will last between 20 and 30 years and aims to provide definitive answers on the health impacts of mobile phones. Research... »
Health election nominations open
Nominations have opened for Scotland’s first elected health boards, with 16 and 17-year-olds able to cast their vote for the first time. NHS Fife and NHS Dumfries and Galloway will be the first to hold elections, as part of a £2.86m pilot scheme. Elected health boards were promised by the SNP following a series of... »
Volcano ash ‘no health threat’
The UK Health Protection Agency (HPA) has said that the cloud of ash from Iceland’s recent volcanic eruption is not a significant public health risk. The plume of volcanic ash has grounded flights across the UK, but the HPA says that it is "trapped" in the atmosphere at high altitude. The agency will continue to... »
Mental health drama wins Pulitzer
A Broadway musical chronicling a woman’s struggle with mental illness has won the Pulitzer Prize for drama. Next To Normal was praised for "expanding the scope of subject matter for musicals". Tinkers, Paul Harding’s debut novel for a tiny publishing house, was a surprise winner of the best fiction category. Country musician Hank Williams was... »
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Health managers ‘are too passive’
Local health chiefs are too passive and are failing to keep hospitals in England in check, MPs say. The bosses of primary care trusts (PCTs) are responsible for 80% of the £100bn NHS budget. Among its criticisms, the Commons health committee said they did not do enough to make sure hospitals used the most up-to-date... »
Health records security ‘too lax’
By Jane AshleyHealth reporter, BBC News At least 100,000 non-medical staff in NHS trusts have access to confidential patient records, claim campaigners. Big Brother Watch, who based the figure on 151 responses from trusts, said it demonstrated "slack security". The group says hospital domestics, porters, and IT staff are among those with access to records in... »
US passes health law amendments
The landmark US healthcare reform bill must be sent back to the House of Representatives for approval after two issues were raised by Republicans. During an all-night voting session, two points relating to student loans were found to violate Senate procedure, said an aide to the Senate majority leader. They were described as "relatively minor... »
US health law passes final vote
The landmark US healthcare reform bill must be sent back to the House of Representatives for approval after two issues were raised by Republicans. During an all-night voting session, two points relating to student loans were found to violate Senate procedure, said an aide to the Senate majority leader. They were described as "relatively minor... »
US health reform set for new vote
The landmark US healthcare reform bill must be sent back to the House of Representatives for approval after two issues were raised by Republicans. During an all-night voting session, two points relating to student loans were found to violate Senate procedure, said an aide to the Senate majority leader. They were described as "relatively minor... »
New House vote on US health bill
The landmark US healthcare reform bill must be sent back to the House of Representatives for approval after two issues were raised by Republicans. During an all-night voting session, two points relating to student loans were found to violate Senate procedure, said an aide to the Senate majority leader. They were described as "relatively minor... »
US House passes key health bill
The US House of Representatives has narrowly voted to pass a landmark healthcare reform bill at the heart of President Barack Obama’s agenda. The bill passed by 219 votes to 212, with no Republican backing, after hours of fierce argument and debate. It extends coverage to 32 million more Americans, and marks the biggest change... »
US House passes key health vote
The US House of Representatives has narrowly voted to pass a landmark healthcare reform bill at the heart of President Barack Obama’s agenda. The bill passed by 219 votes to 212, with no Republican backing, after hours of fierce argument and debate. It extends coverage to 32 million more Americans, and marks the biggest change... »
Universal health checks for Scots
Scotland’s health secretary will pledge to protect frontline NHS services and other key health policies, in the face of possible UK spending cuts. At the SNP conference, Nicola Sturgeon will pay tribute to health service staff for their work. The SNP deputy leader will also say free care for the elderly is "here to stay"... »
US House set for key health vote
Senior Democrats say they are confident they have enough votes to pass landmark healthcare reform legislation in the US House of Representatives. The House is due to vote later on the highly-contested bill, which would give health coverage to 32m more Americans. Top Democrats, including President Barack Obama, have spent days working to get the... »
US House opens key health debate
Senior Democrats say they are confident they have enough votes to pass landmark healthcare reform legislation in the US House of Representatives. The House is due to vote later on the highly-contested bill, which would give health coverage to 32m more Americans. Top Democrats, including President Barack Obama, have spent days working to get the... »
Universal health checks announced
Scotland’s health secretary will pledge to protect frontline NHS services and other key health policies, in the face of possible UK spending cuts. At the SNP conference, Nicola Sturgeon will pay tribute to health service staff for their work. The SNP deputy leader will also say free care for the elderly is "here to stay"... »
Obama in final health vote push
US President Barack Obama is to head to Capitol Hill as he seeks the backing of a final few Democrats ahead of a vote on sweeping healthcare reform. Democratic leaders are seeking to ensure they have the 216 votes needed to pass the bill in a vote in the House of Representatives expected on Sunday.... »
Obama hails ‘historic’ health bid
US President Barack Obama has hailed a congressional vote on healthcare reform due on Sunday as a "historic" moment in a century-long struggle. Speaking at a rally in Virginia, he dismissed criticism of the bill from Republicans and some Democrats. Appealing to lawmakers and citizens to back the legislation, he said: "The time for reform... »