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Royal College of Nursing warns of job loses as new 111 number for non-emergency services is phased in
Up to 300 frontline staff at NHS Direct could lose their jobs as the service tries to cut costs, according to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). (more…)
y Nick Collins, Science Correspondent
7:30AM GMT 27 Jan 2012
46 per cent of carers, who help cancer sufferers, suffer from mental health problems including stress, anxiety and depression
Just five per cent of the 1.1 million people in Britain who care for cancer sufferers have applied for an assessment from their council which would entitle them to claim financial and practical help, a poll shows. (more…)
By James Gallagher Health and science reporter, BBC News
Spotting autism earlier can help with treatment, it is believedIt may be possible to detect autism at a much earlier age than previously thought, according to an international team of researchers.
A study published in Current Biology identified differences in infants’ brainwaves from as early as six months.
Behavioural symptoms of autism typically develop between a child’s first and second birthdays.
Autism charities said identifying the disorder at an earlier stage could help with treatment.
It is thought that one in every 100 children has an autism spectrum disorder in the UK. It affects more boys than girls. While there is no “cure”, education and behavioural programmes can help. (more…)
Yorkshire GP Dr Nick Summerton, a DH cancer adviser, had said that a letter sent to practices in the north of England implied GPs had over-used an ovarian cancer test and should audit appropriate use.
But Mr Burstow refuted the suggestion. ‘Doctors are not being pressured to reduce their use of this ovarian cancer test, and all patients who need to have access to this test should receive it,’ he said. (more…)
Andrew and Cher Challis from Haverhill with their bill from Social Services.
A husband who is a full-time carer for his wife has hit out after he was sent a backdated bill by Suffolk County Council.
Andrew Challis gave up work at Dalehead Foods 10 years ago to look after his wife Cher, 45, who has multiple sclerosis.
The couple, who live in Haverhill, go out once a week to the town’s Hawk Club – but after 10 years has the council which funds her place, has reassessed them, and sent them a backdated bill for £81.36. (more…)
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