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Public health specialists appeal for legislation to tackle obesity
Published: 17/06/2004, Volume II4, No. 5910 Page 8
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Boyle's law
The man in charge of implementing Alan Milburn's heart disease framework says he will achieve his aims by charm rather than brute force. Kaye McIntosh reports
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OHE finds flaw in 'aspiration' to match EU spending
The government's 'aspiration' to match the EU average spending on healthcare by 2006 cannot be reached unless it increases the NHS budget by more than the planned 5 per cent per year, according to a study by the Office of Health Economics. It says plans to spend 8 per cent ...
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Families' lawyer blasts managers
The lawyer representing families affected by the Bristol heart babies tragedy has lambasted managers for trying to pass the buck at the Bristol Royal Infirmary inquiry.
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Tobacco case lawyer criticises HAs' retreat
The lawyer behind failed legal action against the UK tobacco industry has hit out at health authorities for failing to support it.
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Lawyers in row over mediation
Lawyers have clashed over why government-funded research into the use of mediation to stem a rising tide of NHS litigation failed to attract a significant number of cases.
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Euro food boss pledges legislation with bite
The prospect of a European food authority with independent powers to provide authoritative scientific advice to EU member states has been raised by the new commissioner for health and consumer protection, David Byrne.
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Information law forces HAs to explain
The government's proposals for a Freedom of Information Bill, outlined in the Queen's Speech last week, would compel health authorities to give reasons for particular decisions, but would not extend the compulsion to regional offices or ministers.
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Short Cuts: Law brings Food Standards Agency a step nearer
Legislation paving the way for the new Food Standards Agency received royal assent last week.
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Dobson fires shot at opportunist lawyers
The only place for lawyers in a hospital 'is on the operating table' - health secretary Frank Dobson told MPs last week.
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Key role for the NHS and social services in challenging racism in the wake of the Lawrence case
The aftermath of the Lawrence inquiry leads us to ask how the NHS and social services can work together to overcome racism and promote racially 'healthy neighbourhoods'. We should all take responsibility for addressing race equality issues.
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Short cuts Dental health group calls for water fluoridation law
The National Alliance for Equity in Dental Health, an umbrella body for 40 royal colleges, medical organisations and charities, has called for a government commitment to introduce legislation to force water companies to fluoridate supplies when asked to do so by a health authority to be included in the 'imminent' ...
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Date line: a guide to key legislation and guidance
1948 National Assistance Act section 21 sets out local authorities' duty to provide residential care for people in need.