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It has been reported by The Sunday Times that the Government is considering plans to remove the 50% admissions cap on new faith schools in England. This would mean that they would no longer have to offer a proportion of their places to children who do not follow their religion but would instead be able… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has appointed Dr Caroline Fryar as professional services director to lead the team guiding, supporting, and defending healthcare professionals with ethical and medico-legal issues. Dr Fryar has worked at the MDU for seventeen years in various roles, most recently as director of medical services. She was previously a GP. Caroline… Read more »
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Californian prosecutors last night charged pop singer Michael Jackson with seven counts of sexual molestation and two counts of giving alcohol to a 12-year old boy. The cancer-stricken boy had spent several weeks at the singer’s Neverland ranch. Tom Sneddon, Santa Barbara county district attorney, listed instances of Mr Jackson’s “substantial sexual contact” with the… Read more »
Mental health services are continuing to lag behind the rest of the NHS, according to a health watchdog. Commission for Health Improvement has published a report today highlighting problems of under investment and inadequate facilities. A national shortage of psychiatrists and inpatient nurses is forcing trusts to rely heavily on bank and agency staff, whom… Read more »
