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Olympic sandcastle demolished over health and safety fears

A giant sandcastle built on Weymouth beach to mark 100 days to the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games was demolished just hours after it was finished because of health and safety fears. The fort took a sculptor four days to build in Dorset, where sailing events...

Field Safety Notice for Encore, Chorus and Sara Plus Standing Aids

  Attention: All those involved in the use of the above standing and raising aids. In particular:Nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and care givers.   Description of the problem:  ArjoHuntleigh has recently been made aware of an unfortunate serious...

Legionella

25th June 2012 – The number of people thought to have been affected by a recent outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Edinburgh has risen to 95.  There are now 48 confirmed cases and 47 suspected cases, with three of the patients in intensive care.  The...

Hard and Fast – Acorn comment on Hands-only CPR advice from BHF

In this recently released TV advert (below) Vinnie Jones shows how Hard and Fast Hands-only CPR to Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees can help save the life of someone who has had a cardiac arrest. The Hollywood hardman is starring in the British Heart Foundation...