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There has been a rise in the number of nurses struck off and disciplined, the first annual report of the UKCC has revealed. There has also been an increase in …
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Big companies named in HSE’s publication of 1,600 health and safety offences during 1999-2000
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Old technology causes more stress than new technology, according to a major report by the International Stress Management Association. The report found that 19th century machines, such as trains and …
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Stress in the workplace has reached record levels, according to a United Nations report. In the five countries studied, stress affected one in 10 staff, and the rate for the …
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In a wide-ranging career spanning more than 40 years in occupational health, Frances Baker has gone from colliery nurse to university lecturer. Delivering the inaugural Mary Blakeley lecture, she gave …
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When Alan Milburn launched the concept of NHS Plus on an unsuspecting world in March he took even his own civil servants by surprise. They have been running to catch …
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At a time when the Health and Safety Commission has urged trade unions to raise awareness of occupational health issues among their members, it may appear hypocritical that stress-related ill-health …
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Sleepiness is a common problem in the workplace, often put down to late nights and burning the candle at both ends. But some people battling to stay awake at work may be suffering from a serious medical condition called narcolepsy
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Leading nurses from across the UK have formed a body to co-ordinate alcohol-related advice and services. The Nursing Council on Alcohol, launched in November, will promote awareness of the issue …
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Five winners emerged in the official health and safety awards. Teams from Birmingham Specialist Community Health NHS Trust, Lincolnshire NHS Trust, the Scottish Ambulance Service, the Singleton Hospital in Swansea …
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Standards take in new prescribing powers and offer practitioners essential double-check advice
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Whether travelling for business or pleasure, it pays to make sure you are fully prepared for the health hazards that are present in many parts of the world
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A list of useful on-line resources to help you in your professional research and educational needs Institute of Alcohol Studies www.ias.org.uk 1 Quay Street St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 5AR Tel: …
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Unice, the European employers’ body, has called for an open debate on alternatives to legislation to shape future policy in Europe.At Tuesday’s internal market forum organised by the Euroepan Commission …
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Prime Minister Tony Blair announced this week that government departments should give businesses a 12-week response period to consultation exercises.The recommendation for consultation periods and response times is part of …