Health Minister Edwina Hart will attend the launch of a new initiative to reduce heart disease in Torfaen.
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has awarded £1.5million in funding and resources to Torfaen Local Health Board to tackle heart disease in the area. It comes as part of the health charity’s UK-wide Hearty Lives programme to reduce [...]

The birth rate was turned around in the first two years after the introduction of the baby bonus in 2004, as Australians appeared to heed the then-treasurer’s advice and have a third child “for the country”.

Boost for services for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs
A £12 million action plan to improve services for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs was launched today by Health Secretary Alan Johnson and Children’s Secretary Ed Balls.

The AMA supports the government’s policy of improving access to after hours GP services. AMA President, Dr Rosanna Capolingua, said after hours access ensured patients received the care they need, when they need it.

Researchers at the University of Sheffield and Royal Holloway, University of London argued yesterday (21 October 2008) that the nation’s diet is unlikely to improve significantly if healthy eating policies fail to take into account the diverse nature of contemporary family life.