Mental Health Bill to be revived
Press Review 16 June 2004
The Independent reports that the government is to re-introduce a revised Mental Health Bill in draft form before the summer recess.
Cancer report highlights inequalities
Press Review 15 June 2004
The government has conceded that patients in different parts of the country are subject to unacceptable inequalities in their access to approved, life-saving cancer drugs.
Ministers tackle cancer care 'lottery'
News Article 14 June 2004
The government has mounted a fresh push to put an end to the postcode lottery in cancer drugs.
Minister calls for cancer drugs 'champions'
Press Review 14 June 2004
Government minister Lord Warner is urging health authorities to appoint local "champions" to encourage the uptake of cancer drugs.
Government to encourage mentally ill into work
Press Review 14 June 2004
The government's Social Exclusion Unit is mounting a drive to get more mentally ill and depressed people into work.
Winterton launches new social exclusion drive
News Article 14 June 2004
Ministers have pledged further action to tackle the inequalities facing people with mental health problems.
John Bercow: The fight against brain tumours needs more support
Topical Comment 13 June 2004
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Aids tragedy 'could lead to security threat'
Press Review 7 June 2004
A committee of MPs and peers has highlighted the devastating impact of Aids on sub-Saharan Africa.
NHS waiting lists fall
News Article 4 June 2004
New figures have shown a further fall in NHS waiting lists.
Teenage sex diseases soar
Press Review 2 June 2004
Sexually transmitted diseases are increasing amongst British teenagers.
ProLife Party: Welcome
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Blair to unveil cancer scan plans
Press Review 27 May 2004
The prime minister is today expected to announce plans to raise the level of NHS cancer scans by 250,000 per year.
Sexual health funding 'not reaching clinics'
News Article 6 May 2004
Sexual health clinics are not being given the funding allocated to them by the government, a report has claimed.
Prisons 'face mental health problems'
News Article 5 May 2004
An independent agency is needed to monitor the mental health of prisoners, a charity has warned.
