All Health Service Journal articles in 28 January 2008 – Page 2

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    Social care needs unmet, says watchdog

    2008-01-29T11:36:00Z

    People who do not qualify for social care are struggling with a poor quality of life, according to a report published today by the Commission for Social Care Inspection.

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    Family drug and alcohol court opens doors

    2008-01-28T12:04:00Z

    The first specialist drug and alcohol court in Britain has begun a three-year pilot.

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    GPs told to promote weight constancy not loss

    2008-01-28T11:59:00Z

    Primary care staff should promote weight maintenance rather than loss to improve the health of obese patients, according to a discussion paper in the February edition of the British Journal of General Practice.

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    Get involved in child well-being, fathers urged

    2008-01-28T11:56:00Z

    Children's mental health charity Young Minds had launched a campaign urging fathers to seek help for their children if they are worried about them.The charity said nine out of 10 parents who contact its helpline are mothers.

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    Mental health review group named

    2008-01-28T11:53:00Z

    Members of the group that will undertake a limited review of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 have been announced.

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    Scottish anti-fraud measures launched

    2008-01-28T11:51:00Z

    NHS Scotland anti-fraud measures were due to be launched this morning by health and well-being secretary Nicola Sturgeon.