An act of contrition

Article Abstract:

Health visitor, Alison Schanz, who suffers from chronic fatigue syndrome, (CFS) was sacked by a National Health Service (NHS) Trust three days after the Disability Discrimination Act came into force in the UK. Schanz took her case to an industrial tribunal, and was awarded an out-of-court settlement of 16,000 pounds sterling. The NHS Trust failed to appreciate that CFS would be covered by the terms of the Act, and dismissed her just as she was planning to come back to work. Other Trusts need to ensure that they take 'reasonable' measures to meet the needs of any disabled employees.

Officials and employees, Cases, United Kingdom. National Health Service, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Unfair labor practices

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Hemmed in

Article Abstract:

The debate surrounding why and what nurses should wear for work focuses on how the public perceive nurse uniforms and how nurses respond. Research has found young patients feel intimidated by uniforms which suggests a more casual dress code should be employed on children's wards. Nursing unions would like to see the introduction of a lighter weight uniform which is easier to wash and wear. Nurses should also be allowed the option of wear trousers.

Analysis, Clothing, Uniforms

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Out of death's shadow

Article Abstract:

The return to the UK of the two nurses, Deborah Parry and Lucille McLauchlan, arrested in Saudi Arabia in connection with the murder of a colleague, is not the end of the story. They have been pardoned by King Fahd, although they are not cleared of the crime. There is also criticism of the possible marketing deal for their stories, and the purchase of their stories by the Mirror and Express newspapers.

Saudi Arabia, Crime, Criminal justice, Administration of, Administration of criminal justice

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