Monthly Archives: April 2014
Parents want end to ban on testing of newborns for fatal diseases
The Sunday Times 27 April 2014 HEALTH officials will be urged this week to lift a ban on the testing of newborn babies for fatal diseases. A report to be presented to the National Screening Committee (NSC) on Wednesday says parents should be told about children’s disabilities as soon as possible to allow the babies […]
AN OVERVIEW OF WORKPLACE ABSENTEEISM IN EUROPE
Out of office: An overview of workplace absenteeism in Europe is an Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report, supported by Pfizer. It examines the causes of sick leave, how the cost of sick leave cover is divided between state, employer and employee, and how workplace absenteeism can be prevented. DOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE: Out of office_WEB The […]
Tycoon’s infected ex-lover backs HIV alert for women
The Sunday Times 6 April 2014 THE former lover of a multimillionaire inventor has backed a new government campaign warning women that they may unknowingly be carrying the Aids virus. Adrienne Seed, 64, was in a relationship with Brian Mercer — the creator of Netlon plastic mesh, which is used to pack fruit and vegetables […]