Chief executive faces ‘no confidence’ vote over ability ‘to steer mental health service out of current storm’ Published: 11 January, 2013 by TOM FOOT UNION chiefs have called for a vote of no confidence in the top boss of Islington’s mental health service. The Unison branch at Camden and Islington Foundation Trust has taken the […]
Doctors union raises concern over mental health cuts in Norfolk and Suffolk By Adam Gretton, health correspondent Tuesday, January 8, 2013 Fears have been raised about the shake-up of Norfolk and Suffolk’s mental health services after it emerged that front-line doctor posts could be cut by more than a third. Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation […]
Police appeal after man absconds from mental health hospital Saturday, January 05, 2013 Police are concerned for a man with links to the Swansea and Carmarthenshire areas who absconded from a psychiatric hospital. George Fox, 37, was reported missing on Thursday from Aderyn in Goytre, a rehabilitation hospital linked to Llanarth Court, near Abergavenny. Dyfed […]
We fight on to save mental health beds in Bridport By Rene Gerryts Friday 4th January 2013 DEFIANT campaigners have vowed to fight on to save mental health beds at the Hughes Unit at Bridport hospital. The beds are due to close on April 1 of this year but the Hughes Unit Support Group (HUGS) […]
Obese and unhealthy people could face benefit cuts Smart cards could be used to monitor claimants’ use of gyms, and those who do not exercise could be penalised David Batty The Guardian, Thursday 3 January 2013 Obese and other unhealthy people could be monitored to check whether they are taking exercise and have their benefits […]
City ‘most toxic’ in obesity fight Press Association – Thu, Jan 3, 2013 Manchester is Britain’s “most toxic city” in the battle against obesity with the highest number of fast-food outlets per population, according to a survey. A study by Weight Watchers found the city has a takeaway, cafe or coffee shop for every 492 […]
‘Spiritual’ people at higher risk of mental health problems People who claim to be ‘spiritual’ but not religious are often struggling to cope mentally, according to a study. By Stephen Adams, Medical Correspondent They are more likely to suffer from a range of mental health problems than either the conventionally religious or those who are […]
