‘May cause drowsiness’ too confusing for modern medicine labels
‘May cause drowsiness’ too confusing for modern medicine labels
Warning labels on medicines should be simplified because words such as “drowsiness” and “avoid” are too confusing for modern patients, experts claim.
Research by the British National Formulary (BNF), which advises doctors, nurses and pharmacists, found labelling that has been around for decades is now too difficult for members of the public to understand.
No cookers or beds from April 1st
How is this protecting the vulnerable?
Changes to Crisis Loans – protecting the vulnerable
Urgent restrictions on Crisis Loans have been announced today in order to protect the discretionary Social Fund budget, which could run out before Christmas if current spending levels continue.
Fear for essential support for people with a learning disability
Is it fair to pick on the most vulnerable people in our society?
Delivery of the learning disability strategy will no longer be led by a central programme team
The Department of Health has confirmed that the central Valuing People Now team will cease to exist from the end of March. In a statement, a spokesperson said: “The strong foundation which has been established means that delivery [of ‘Valuing People Now’] will now no longer be led through the centrally funded programme team, which will cease from the end of the current financial year.”
