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Charity supports dementia campaign

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

AN educational campaign about dementia has been given the backing of an East Midlands charity boss.

The Alzheimer's Society is supporting the Government's Living Well advertising campaign, in which dementia patients declare "I have dementia – I also have a life"....

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Doctors' panel to rule on GP's prescriptions

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

A DOCTOR could be struck off the register after allegedly failing to assess patients properly before prescribing medicines. Dr Rakesh Singh, a GP at...

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Lift for disabled is given go-ahead

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

A LIFT for the disabled will be installed at an NHS office building. Planning officers at Derby City Council have given the go-ahead to an applicatio...

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Pub raises £4,000

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

CUSTOMERS at a south Derbyshire pub have raised £4,000 for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance. Nigel and Lynn Parker,...

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My role as Ambassador is part of my strategy of coping – I am not going to win against this disease but I will go down fighting

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Heather Roberts was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease when she was 50. She struggles to remember simple facts and can become easily confused....

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Cutting down the unhealthy level of noise in hospitals

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

A DERBY business is hoping to help health staff and patients by reducing noise in surgeries and waiting rooms. Elite Commercial Interiors, of...

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New NHS name 'will not cost taxpayer'

Monday, March 15, 2010

A NEW name for a local NHS organisation will not cost the taxpayer any extra money, according to health bosses. Derbyshire County Primary Care Trust,...

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Donation funds swim lessons for blind youngster

Saturday, March 13, 2010

A TEN-YEAR-OLD girl who has been blind since birth is among those set to benefit from specialist swimming sessions. Zoe Dixon is one of 10 children...

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