Category Archives: Cancer

Britain should introduce a ban on all smoking in cars?

Doctors urge UK government to ban smoking in cars

 

LONDON — Britain should introduce a ban on all smoking in cars to protect people from second-hand smoke, a leading doctors’ union said Wednesday.

The British Medical Association (BMA) urged the government to take a “bold and courageous step” and extend current laws to include a ban on smoking in private vehicles.

Christmas Fair to help those with learning difficulties and their carers

Christmas fair to help carers organisation

PAMIS, which provides support to people with profound learning disabilities in South Lanarkshire, is organising a fundraising fair

By Gillian Provan 15 November 2011 17:00 GMT

 

An organisation that helps people with profound learning disabilities and their carers in South Lanarkshire is gearing up for a fundraising Christmas fair.

PAMIS, which helps 85 families across the area, is organising a sale of crafts and jewellery at Wishaw General Hospital on December 2, with all the money raised going towards events and fun activities for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).

Mother and Baby doing well after mouth cancer

Mother and baby doing well after mouth cancer patient’s labour starts during radiotherapy

00:05 15/11/2011
Mouth Cancer Awareness Week 13 – 19 November 2011

One of a handful of women in the world to undergo cancer treatment whilst pregnant has celebrated the birth of a healthy baby boy thanks to pioneering treatment from clinicians at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW).