Tag Archives: health
Third of carers ‘don’t want to wake up’
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhnNAjOuR1I
New research shows more than a third of carers claim their financial situation is so dire they do not want to wake up in the morning.
‘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.
By Richard Alleyne, Science Correspondent 6:00AM GMT 04 Mar 2011
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.
