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Union Fury at Private Equity Owned Morrisons Bakery Closure in Wakefield

The BFAWU have reacted furiously at the beyond disappointing announcement today that Morrisons are to close their Rathbones site in Wakefield and make redundant 400 loyal workers, with many more in the supply chain and agency workers also impacted. Many of the workers losing their jobs have worked at the site throughout the 20 years it has… Read more »

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Care Homes: Older people face problems
Older people getting ‘poor deal from care homes’

Older people in Britain are paying up to £30,000 a year for a room in a care home and often do not know what they are paying for, according to a new study. A damning report from the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) – entitled A fair contract with older people? – reveals care… Read more »

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Dentistry study: Patients let down
NHS dentistry check-up: ‘Many patients let down’

Many patients are being forced to go private or even treat themselves, according to a new survey of dentistry in England. Following the introduction of new dental contracts for NHS dentists in April 2006, the Dentistry Watch study from the Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health (CPPIH), polled 5,212 patients and 750 dentists… Read more »