261. Mobility Product of the Week from More Than Mobility
August 08, 2011
With August upon us we have got our heads down since this is a busy time of year and our warehouse is nicely stocked up with a wide variety of products from every kind of mobility scooter to rise and recline chairs to every little item you might need if you need a bit of help with everyday tasks. A...
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262. New Scientist - Superbugs may be here to stay
August 08, 2011
According to a recent article in the New Scientist, superbugs may be even more virulent and resistant than first thought.
The conclusion comes as a result of a study carried out by the University of Lisbon in Portugal. Francisco Dionisio and his team examined 10 different strains of E. coli,...
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263. BBC News - New water system at dry ski centre after Legionella scare
August 08, 2011
According to an article in the BBC News, a new water system is being installed at a Sunderland dry ski centre after Legionella bacteria were found there.
Legionella was initially discovered at the Silksworth Sports Complex Ski Centre in June of this year. As a precaution, the ski centre was ...
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264. JLAs service is right on time for Cornerstone Care
August 05, 2011
The residential care home Cornerstone Care is thoroughly impressed with the speed of service provided by their JLA Total Care package.
Located in the charming market town of Darlington in County Durham, Cornerstone Care creates a safe environment for adults with learning disabilities. As a r...
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265. Event Marketing Solutions Goes for Gold at Prestigious Business Awards
August 05, 2011
Event marketing specialists EMS are looking to repeat previous success in one of the region’s premier business awards schemes, after being shortlisted in this year’s Medium Business of the Year category.
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266. Seven Figure Compensation for Victim of Blackout Car Crash
August 05, 2011
A single mother from Essex has been awarded a seven figure sum in compensation for a car accident, after insurers of the at-fault driver admitted liability, the Essex Echo reports.
The December 2009 car crash took place along the Miles Gray Road in Basildon and happened when the female victi...
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267. A Lack of Fire Safety Puts Care Homes at Risk
August 01, 2011
Many care homes based in London have recently been issued with enforcement notices by the Fire Authorities for not having key fire safety precautions in place, for example no fire escape plans, no fire safety training for staff and no marked fire exits.
This highlights the importance to care...
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268. Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier Receives Royal Seal of Approval
August 01, 2011
The Princess Royal has officially re-opened the £39 million Grand Pier at Weston-super-Mare – three years after it was burned to the ground.
After seeing the damage herself on a visit in December 2008, the Princess unveiled a plaque to mark the structure’s resurrection. The square opposite ...
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269. Evening News 24 - Campaign planned to continue drive on hospital infections
July 29, 2011
According to an article posted yesterday in the Norwich Evening News 24, a local hospital is planning a public campaign to help reduce superbug infections.
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital intends to start the scheme in September, and it hopes to raise awareness of the importance ...
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270. On this day in 1976 - The first recognised outbreak of Legionella
July 29, 2011
The first recognised outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease occurred on this day, July 27, 35 years ago.
This dangerous infection acquired its name because the first outbreak was recorded at an American Legion meeting for the American Bicentennial. The event took place in the USA at the Bellevue ...
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