All Health Service Journal articles in 1 October 2007 – Page 2

  • News

    Chief executive confirmed for mental health trust

    2007-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Acting chief executive of Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership trust Sandy Taylor has been confirmed in the role.

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    Lung cancer drug reconsidered

    2007-10-01T00:00:00Z

    The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has confirmed it will reconsider guidance on the use of a lung cancer drug following an appeal by cancer charities.

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    Age-friendly city guide launched

    2007-10-01T00:00:00Z

    The World Health Organisation has published a guide to age-friendly cities.

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    Legal smoking age increases

    2007-10-01T00:00:00Z

    The age at which tobacco can be bought legally increases from 16 to 18 today.Public health minister Dawn Primarolo said the move would help shopkeepers spot underage smokers and reduce the number of young people who become addicted to nicotine.

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    Mental Capacity Act welcomed

    2007-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Mental health charity Mind has welcomed the introduction of the Mental Capacity Act, which comes into force today.