The Office of Fair Trading has announced that it will carry out a review of private medical insurance in the UK. The review will begin in the spring and will investigate barriers affecting entry to the private healthcare industry, which is worth more than 5 billion pounds every year. The review will be conducted as […]
A group of blind and partially sighted children have launched a campaign to stop bullying in schools. The group, backed by the Royal National Institute for the Blind in Scotland, have designed a resource pack called Stop and Stare, which will now be used in schools. The pack contains information about how to help and […]
British women can now be sterilised in their lunch hour, after a clinic launched a new, walk in, walk out 10 minute fertility service. The Cadogan Clinic is now offering women the opportunity to be sterilised during their lunch break; female patients can drop into the clinic and undergo the Essure procedure, which involves blocking […]
The recent European High Court ruling on Irish abortion laws has provoked widespread debate on the subject of abortion. Recently, three women took their cases to the European Court of Human Rights after they were not permitted to have an abortion in Irelamd; they claimed that their health was put at risk by having to […]
Scientists in Germany have revealed that they are very close to finding a cure for hair loss. Researchers at the Berlin Technical University have been developing a new cure, which involves using stem cells to create new hair follicles; this is the first time scientists have been able to create artificial hair follicles. The research […]
For many people, the process of claiming for a personal injury can be long and arduous; however, there are some steps you can take to speed up the process and make it easier and less stressful. Claims experts advise claimants to gather up all the necessary information before they file for a claim; this will […]
Specsavers, the national chain of high street opticians, has been praised for providing a range of glasses to cater for clients of all ages. The range of glasses contains colourful styles, with pictures of characters and fun designs that are suitable for younger children, trendy styles for teenagers, stylish frames for young adults and more […]
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled in favour of one of the three women who claimed that Irish abortion laws out their health at risk. The woman, who was undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer when she fell pregnant unexpectedly, was forced to go to the UK for an abortion, as she was not […]
Thousands of patients in West Sussex have been told that their treatment has been delayed, as health chiefs try to reduce spending and decrease deficits. Patients who are waiting for fertility treatment, vasectomies and obesity surgery have been told that their treatment will now take place in the next financial year, which begins in April. […]
The European Court of Human Rights is set to rule on the issue of Irish abortion laws, after three women claimed that their health was put at risk when they were forced to travel abroad for abortions. The three women, who are known as A, B and C were forced to travel to the UK […]