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Sleep deprived doctors concerned about patient safety

Over a third of doctors say they feel sleep deprived on at least a weekly basis and over a quarter have been in a position where tiredness has impacted their ability to treat patients, a new survey by the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has found. The UK’s leading medical defence organisation carried out the survey… Read more »

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BASC launches second newspaper campaign
Has your wild game hero been shortlisted?

Following over 250 businesses being nominated, the Eat Game Awards’ shortlist has been published ahead of a public vote to reveal this year’s wild game heroes. In its fourth year, the Eat Game Awards seek to celebrate and reward those who are championing wild game, and going the extra mile to promote and utilise the produce. Categories… Read more »

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Rebellion over plans to open access to medical files
Rebellion over plans to open access to medical files

By Ian Dunt A coalition of healthcare organisations has called on Jack Straw to back down over plans to grant government unprecedented access to individuals’ medical records. The move comes on a day of increased concentration on civil liberties, with the government seeking to renew its control order legislation and a politics.co.uk poll showing substantial… Read more »

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Britain: A police state?
politics.co.uk poll shows huge support for civil liberties

By politics.co.uk staff A new poll for politics.co.uk shows massive support for civil liberties in the UK, and a deep-seated anger at government infringement of British freedoms. The poll comes on a day of increased concentration on civil liberties, with the government seeking to renew its control order legislation and opposition to a clause in… Read more »