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MDU advises doctors not to ignore inappropriate patient behaviour

Doctors are being reminded to get help if a patient makes an inappropriate advance, now that new guidance by the regulator places more emphasis on reporting unacceptable sexual behaviour in the workplace. In a recent MDU survey on receiving gifts from patients around 15% of the 411 MDU members who responded had concerns about the reason for… Read more »

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First BASC Wildlife Fund political reception held in Welsh parliament

The first BASC Wildlife Fund political reception was held in the Senedd this week, highlighting to cross-party MSs the positive impact sustainable shooting has on conservation efforts and connecting people with their environment. The reception aimed to introduce the BASC Wildlife Fund (BWF) to Members of the Senedd (MSs), showcasing the work of shoots, clubs… Read more »

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Blair promises 18-week maximum hospital wait

No-one will have to wait longer than 18 weeks for a hospital appointment if Labour wins a third term, Prime Minister Tony Blair said today. Unveiling a health ‘mini-manifesto’, he said the pledge showed Labour was determined to keep “driving forward” improvements in the NHS. Waiting times have previously been measured from the date an… Read more »

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Think-tank urges radical shake-up of local government

Local government needs to be radically reformed if it is to meet the needs of modern society. That is the conclusion of think-tank the New Local Government Network (NLGN), which argues that both larger city level councils and smaller community organisations are needed if local democracy is to be revived. Recent attempts to change the… Read more »