Report shows NHS medication errors are putting patients at risk
A new government report has shown that the NHS in England is making millions of errors every year, which could be a contributing factor for […]
Articles by Liz Daunton
New warnings that the number rental repossessions is set to rise
There’s been a sharp rise in the number of people in the UK choosing to rent properties rather than buying them in the last few […]
New report highlights the need for reforms in the marketing and sale of opioids
As part of the ongoing investigations into the marketing and sales practices of opioid manufacturers, a new report has shown an alarming trend of companies […]
NHS computer systems could be responsible for hundreds of deaths each year
The NHS uses computers across its network for various reasons, including storing patient records, making appointments and for running medical equipment like dialysis machines and […]
Travel Insurance Companies Refusing To Pay For Accidents That Were Caused By Alcohol
Holidays are a time to relax, and many choose to drink alcohol whilst abroad. However, The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has urged tourists to read […]
Could Second Hand Toys Be A Health Risk To Children?
Second hand toys are a popular choice among parents. However, a new study has shown that they could pose a health risk to children. Scientists […]
More Cases Of E-Coli Reported In the US
Just days after the Canadian government announcing the e-coli crisis is over, health officials in the US have now the outbreak has now spread to […]
Coca Cola Increases Its Prices Ahead Of Sugar Tax
As fizzy drinks manufacturers in the UK prepare for the sugar tax to be introduced in April, Coca Cola has announced that it has scrapped […]
Heat not burn “less harmful” than cigarettes: a new way out of smoke?
Its health risks have been known for more than half a century and it causes some five million deaths each year, yet more than one […]
Carphone Warehouse Under Fire For Their Latest Data Breach
In the news this week, popular electronics retailer Carphone Warehouse have been fined for what is being classed as a ‘striking’ number of failures that […]