Now it's standing room only at the antenatal clinic

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Maggie Brown recently attended King's College Hospital, one of the UK's leading maternity units, 10 years after she had her first child there, and was horrified by the deterioration in standards. Long queues, rushed consultations and general harassment of both patients and staff prevail. Extremely experienced and dedicated midwives and doctors work under great pressures. When the nearby Dulwich Hospital closed in 1991 patients increased by over a half and staff and local doctors believe this move was a disaster for King's. There are many single and deprived mothers in the area but no time for counselling or pastoral care.

Services, United Kingdom. National Health Service, Hospitals, Gynecologic and obstetric, Gynecologic and obstetric hospitals

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Sex on TV: the experts talk

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The Broadcasting Standards Council published a report on 'Sex and Sexuality in Broadcasting' in Nov 1992. Comedian Sandi Toksvig, producer Cate Haste and screenwriter Alan Plater give their views. The majority of viewers were happy with taste and decency standards in television programming but prefer explicit scenes to be screened after 9pm. The watchdog aims for the protection of children and responsible portrayal of women. It reacts quickly to complaints.

Standards, Reports, Television broadcasting, Public opinion, Sex in television, Television sex, United Kingdom. Broadcasting Standards Commission

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Not everyone's cup of tea

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GMTV has content, presentational and financial problems. Bruce Gyngell of TV-am feels Fiona Armstrong is an unsuitable choice as she is a news presenter. He recommends a new set and a flowing, relaxerd form. Its unexpected competitor, Channel 4's 'The Big Breakfast,' takes away advertisers and viewers. New GMTV programme director Peter McHugh aims to restore audiences with a more populist presentation.

Management, Market share, Television viewers, Television stations, GMTV

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