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Fifty years since the legal requirement to wear a seatbelt came into force
- 05.01.2016
- EmmaArnold
- None
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the law making it compulsory to wear a seatbelt in the UK.
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Video launched to show uninsured drivers the risks they face on the road
- 23.12.2015
- EmmaArnold
- None
A new campaign has launched which highlights the issue of uninsured young drivers through a short video.
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Campaign to highlight risk of drink driving the morning after a heavy night
- 18.12.2015
- EmmaArnold
- None
Tonight there will be an expected 300,000 people heading into Manchester for 'Mad Friday' as the last Friday before Christmas. But THINK! have highlighted the risks of driving the morning after a big night out with a new campaign.
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Public supports reduction of drink drive limit and random tests
- 17.12.2015
- EmmaArnold
- None
A study by IAM has found that 70% of people would like to see the legal drink-drive limit reduced.
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Medical professionals suspended after clinical negligence caused boy's death
- 16.12.2015
- EmmaArnold
- None
A doctor and a nurse have been suspended after they 'seriously neglected' a young boy who died in hospital.
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Launch of fresh Inquest after investigation into death of three-year-old boy
- 15.12.2015
- EmmaArnold
- None
Calls for a new Inquest have been made after an independent report finds a 'closed culture within the NHS'.
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Recycling plant fined after worker suffers injuries to his hand
- 14.12.2015
- EmmaArnold
- None
Another waste recycling plant in the North West has been fined after a worker injured his hand.
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Hundreds of unexpected deaths in the NHS were not investigated, says report
- 10.12.2015
- HannahBottomley
- Clinical-negligence, Opinion, Clinical-negligence, Opinion
I was personally horrified to read the about recent report commissioned to look into Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust with regards to deaths within their organisation and the subsequent investigations much publicised today.
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World first in leg mobility system for people with spinal cord injury
- 09.12.2015
- EmmaArnold
- None
A new leg brace has been launched known as the world's first 'Orthotronic' mobility system for neurological issues of the lower limbs.
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Woman dies after collapsing on rugby pitch with a head injury
- 08.12.2015
- EmmaArnold
- None
A young woman has died after suffering a head injury whilst playing rugby for her local team.
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