Campaign to tackle STI 'crisis'
Press Review 22 November 2004
A £45 million campaign to warn of the risks from sexually transmitted infections will be launched by the government this week.
Minister warns on anti-gay prejudice
Press Review 22 November 2004
Attending a conference in St Kitts, Gareth Thomas will today say that homophobia in the Caribbean, from anti-gay lyrics in dancehall music to the attitudes of churches and other community groups, is having a damaging effect on the fight against Aids.
Gavin Owen - National Autistic Society
Stakeholder Interview 11 November 2004
Gavin Owen, policy campaigns office at the National Autistic Society, talks to ePolitix.com about the disability employment advisor report.
Welsh minister under pressure over 'superbugs'
News Article 9 November 2004
Cardiff's health minister has come under pressure to publish more information on the incidence of "superbug" infections in Welsh hospitals.
Reid announces MRSA crackdown
News Article 5 November 2004
John Reid has pledged to slash the number of "superbug" infections in English hospitals.
Allergies
Policy Consultation 2 November 2004
Comment from Department of Health, Liberal Democrats, Allergy UK and the Royal College of Physicians.
Cancer services
Policy Consultation 27 October 2004
Comment from the Department of Health and the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Report warns of cancer treatment 'shambles'
Press Review 27 October 2004
Cancer services in England are in a "shambles" following reforms to the way they are organised and funded, according to a report published today.
Funding change 'leading to lottery in cancer care'
News Article 27 October 2004
Changes to the way cancer services are funded could damage attempts to end postcode subscribing, MPs have warned.
Howard slams MRSA failings
News Article 20 October 2004
The Conservative leader has challenged the prime minister over the government's "failure to take action" on MRSA.
Reid appoints nursing chief to tackle MRSA
Press Review 20 October 2004
John Reid has said the new chief nursing officer for England, whose appointment was announced yesterday, will also focus on hospital hygiene.
Jenny Hirst - Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust
Stakeholder Interview 20 October 2004
Jenny Hirst, chairman of the Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust, talks to ePolitix.com about the organisation's key campaigns.
Reid pledges 'superbug' action
News Article 19 October 2004
Amid continuing concern over hospital cleanliness the health secretary has pledged a renewed effort to drive up standards.
Hospital infection rates in the spotlight
Press Review 14 October 2004
The number of deaths from infections picked up in hospital is four times higher than the government's official figure, campaigners claimed yesterday.
Reid announces cancer research boost
News Article 8 October 2004
Health secretary John Reid has launched a new international fellowship to boost research into cancer.
