May 15, 2012
This week the Government published its latest report on the PIP breast implant scandal, a full copy of which can be found at:-
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_134044
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May 14, 2012
No doubt many of us were glued to our television screens this weekend as possibly one of the most exciting finishes to a Premier League season ever was played out on television. Amidst the highs and lows that showcased everything that is great about English football, one incident stood out for all…
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May 01, 2012
A self-employed builder from Dorset has been fined £5,000 for demolishing a building without carrying out an asbestos survey first.
Stuart Pearson was prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) at Guildford Magistrates' Court for breaching the Control of Asbestos Regulations…
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April 24, 2012
It has been reported that the failure rate of PIP breast implants could be as high as 33.8%.
The Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery has published the figures after carrying out a study of patients who received PIP implants between January 2000 and August 2005. They…
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April 19, 2012
There have been serious concerns raised over the safety of metal hip implants.
In August 2010 the parent company of DePuy Orthopaedics, Johnson and Johnson, recalled their ASR hip implants after obtaining data indicating that the failure rates of the implants were unreasonably high.…
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April 18, 2012
Do you know what to check for so that you are safe from deadly carbon monoxide poisoning?
If you are currently renting, this information could potentially be very difficult to get hold of, but it is vitally important for your safety.
Landlords are lawfully required to service…
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