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Isotope shortage may delay scans
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:56:23 -0000
Hundreds of important NHS hospital tests could be put on hold due to a worldwide shortage of a radioactive isotope.
Universal flu vaccine tests start
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:00:21 -0000
A universal flu vaccine which could mean an end to the annual flu jab is being trialled on UK volunteers.
DJs criticised for drink comments
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:07:32 -0000
A report criticises a number of radio presenters for encouraging heavy drinking among their listeners.

 

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Cotswold Care Hospice - Information about Hospice aiming to maximise the life of those people living in Gloucestershire diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Meta Description: [ Cotswold Care Hospice aims to maximise the quality of life of people in Gloucestershire patients and their families who are living with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses ]

Douglas Macmillan Hospice - Details of specialist palliative care provider in North Staffordshire for adults, the majority of whom are affected by cancer.

404 Dove Cottage Day Hospice - Information about hospice supported by voluntary services in the Vale of Belvoir.
Meta Description: [ Dove Cottage Day Hospice,a registered charity,supported by voluntary services, provides day care services and home support for those suffering from terminal illness or a life threatening condition.All services are free. ]

Hospices on the Net - Links to Hospice sites in the UK and Ireland.
Meta Description: [ A list of hospice information pages in the UK and Ireland ]

Katharine House Hospice - Hospice near Banbury providing care and support to people with terminal illnesses.
Meta Description: [ A hospice near Banbury providing care and support to people with terminal illnesses ]

Northern Ireland Hospice Care - Provides care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses and gives support to their families whether the patient is being cared for in Hospice or at home.
Meta Description: [ Northern Ireland Hospice Care provides palliative and respite care for adults and children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions. ]

St Ann's Hospice - Provides palliative care. Includes mission statement, background, services, educational and employment opportunities, and fund raising events. Locations in Cheadle, Worsley, and Wythenshawe, Manchester, England.
Meta Description: [ St Anns Hospice aims to improve the quality of life of people living with life-threatening illnesses, mainly cancer, in Greater Manchester, whilst supporting their families and carers. All services are free of charge. ]

St David's Foundation Hospice Care - Provides free specialist advice and support to patients and their families facing a life-threatening illness.
Meta Description: [ St. David's Foundation ]

St Leonard's Hospice - Newsletter and information about hospice in York.

St Peter and St James Hospice. - Hospice in Sussex providing in-patient and day care facilities for terminally ill patients. Charitable funding.

St Peter's Hospice - Information for professionals, patients and the general public about Bristol organisation with two hospice buildings.