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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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Pre-Budget 2008: The bare bones

No comment, no analysis: just the basic policies of today’s Pre-Budget Report. Economic forecasts UK economy to contract by between 0.75 and 1.25 per cent in 2009 Inflation to fall sharply to one per cent next year UK economy grow by between 1.5 and two per cent in 2010 and continue to recover Borrowing Government… Read more »

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Criticism grows as welfare reform implemented

The government has initiated the first stage of its welfare reform programme today despite fierce opposition from children’s groups. Single parent families are being forced into employment under the reforms to the way child benefits are paid out. One Parent Families/Gingerbread said this is the “wrong policy at the wrong time”. Starting from today lone… Read more »