Category Archives: health

Husband frustrated at lack of good care when wife was battling cancer launches own business

March 23, 2015   Cancer, Carers, Featured Article, health

East Grinstead Courier  |  Posted: March 22, 2015

Rajive De Chickera set up his own care business after getting frustrated at the lack of quality care available to his wife when she had cancer

A HUSBAND who grew frustrated at the variable quality of care in hospitals and care homes while looking after his wife as she battled cancer has launched his own business caring for people in and around East Grinstead.
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Kissing your dog could improve your health, scientists say

March 21, 2015   Carers, Featured Article, health

Researchers at the University of Arizona believe microbes in a dog’s gut may have a probiotic effect on the human body
Antonia Molloy Author Biography

Friday 20 March 2015

They dip their noses into all sorts of unsavoury places – but smooching your pet dog could actually be good for your health.

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Norfolk and Suffolk mental health services branded 'inadequate'

February 3, 2015   Carers, Featured Article, health, mental health, Norfolk, Suffolk

Special Measures

The mental health trust for Norfolk and Suffolk is being recommended to be placed in special measures after being rated inadequate.

The Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust was “not a safe, effective or responsive service”, said the Care Quality Commission.

The report said there were also concerns about a lack of beds and “urgent action” was needed.

The trust said it would improve services and put patients first.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-31112572

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