A fair old fight

Article Abstract:

Nurses and elderly people lobbied the UK parliament in March 1997 in an attempt to secure an inquiry into discrimination against the elderly, regarding access to health care. The organisers of the rally were the charity Age Concern and the journal 'Nursing Times.' Labour and Liberal Democrat health spokesmen both supported the lobby, but the Tory health secretary could not support it, maintaining, however, that his party would oppose any discrimination and that special finance to aid provisions for older people had already been allocated.

Health aspects, Aged, Elderly, Political aspects, Age discrimination

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Cash Gordon?

Article Abstract:

Health professionals cautiously welcomed initiatives introduced by the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, during his budget in March 1999. The government has promised an extra 500 million pounds sterling for improvements within the health service, while improving services of accident and emergency departments is a top priority. Plans to introduce a 200 pounds sterling payment to women on low incomes when a baby is born was welcomed by poverty groups.

Health facilities

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Alan's 15-minute spin cycle

Article Abstract:

Policy proposals put forward by the Labour government health secretary Alan Milburn are examined. Plans to increase involvement of the private sector in the National Health Service and restructure health authorities are discussed.

Nurses, Recruiting, Interview, United Kingdom. National Health Service, Milburn, Alan

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