Wednesday 1 June 2005

By Clare Jerrom, Amy Taylor and Derren Hayes

Cancer treatment ‘carries risk of mental
problems’

More than a million people who have received treatment for cancer
could be at increased risk of cognitive problems, according to
researchers.

Source:- The Independent  Wednesday 1 June page 9

Doctor’s ‘errors in baby case’

The General Medical Council is considering a case against Alan
Williams who denies serious professional misconduct.

Source:- The Times  Wednesday 1 June page 4

Troops affected by homesickness

British troops serving in Iraq are more likely to suffer mental
health problems prompted by home sickness than by the horrors of
war, according to a study published today in the British Journal of
Psychiatry.

Source:- The Times  Wednesday 1 June page 14

Maternity care crisis

Severe shortages of specialist nurses and under-funding in the NHS
are placing thousands of premature and sick babies at risk,
according to an investigation by Bliss, the premature baby
charity.

Source:- Daily Mail  Wednesday 1 June page 10

Aromatherapy massage to ease prisoners’ stress

HM Prison Peterborough will offer inmates aromatherapy,
acupuncture, reflexology and massage. The prison is currently
advertising for two £18,000-a-year part-time posts for
holistic therapists.

Source:- Daily Mail  Wednesday 1 June page 11

The woman with four personalities

A woman has been diagnosed with having four personalities which she
created to escape the torment she suffered as a child.

Psychiatrists believe Pamela Edwards suffered childhood abuse which
triggered the disorder.

Source:- Daily Mail  Wednesday 1 June page 21

54pc of Tories want Davis as leader

Shadow home secretary David Davis is the overwhelming favourite
among the Conservative party to succeed Michael Howard as the
party’s leader, according to a YouGov poll for the Daily
Telegraph.

Source:- Daily Telegraph  Wednesday 1 June page 1

I left Billie-Jo alive, Jenkins tells court

Sion Jenkins, who is accused of bludgeoning his 13-year-old foster
daughter to death told the Old Bailey yesterday that the child was
“alive and happy” the last time he saw her.

Sion Jenkins denied killing Billie-Jo at their home in Hastings,
East Sussex.

Source:- Daily Telegraph  Wednesday 1 June page 9

Strawberry Fields no more

The Strawberry Field children’s home, made famous by the
Beatles’ song of the same name, closed yesterday with a
spokesperson claiming children were better off with foster
parents.

Source:- The Guardian  Wednesday 1 June page 8

On the neighbourhood watch

Volunteers’ Week kicks off today. Here David Miliband, in his
first interview as minister of communities and local government
tells why it’s crucial for local people to take control of
their own areas.

Source:- SocietyGuardian  Wednesday 1 June page 2 and
3

Swinging into action

From campaigning against racism to helping torture victims,
volunteering is an enriching experience for all involved.

Source:- SocietyGuardian  Wednesday 1 June page 5

The doctor will not see you now

Survey shows children struggling to access sexual health
services

Source:- SocietyGuardian  Wednesday 1 June page 8

Prescott’s little helpers

Workshops show that planning communities is child’s
play

Source:- SocietyGuardian  1 June page 8

Because you’re worth it

New figures upgrade underestimated social workers

Source:- SocietyGuardian  Wednesday 1 June page 8

What else can I do?

Keeping her job in a housing association drop0in centre is looking
increasingly risky to Liz, who is worried about mergers. Debbie
Andalo offers some safer prospects.

Source:- SocietyGuardian  Wednesday 1 June page 76