health, and safety
Family dies as police stop fire rescue
The Times (London), 30 March 2009
A pregnant woman, her husband and their son, 3, died in a house fire as police prevented neighbours from trying to save them.
Baby dies after court decision
Sunday Times, 22 March 2009
The nine-month-old boy known only as OT, whose parents lost a High Court battle to keep him alive, has died in hospital
Peanut allergy hope after children ‘cured’ in trial
The Times (London), 20 February 2009
Allergic children's tolerance can be increased with small daily doses of peanut flour, clinical study in Cambridge shows.
Children must have scrapes says safety charity
The Times (London), 10 February 2009
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents forms a coalition to encourage young to take risks and learn about hazards.
How the MMR scare led to return of measles
Sunday Times, 8 February 2009
There were 1,348 cases of measles in the UK last year, according to the Health Protection Agency, up 36% from 2007.
It’s Christmas, so watch out
The Times (London), 22 December 2008
Government leaflet warns of the dangers of 'exploding gravy' and 'parents stabbing themselves' over the festive period.
Just give them grit
The Sunday Times, 12 October 2008
Health and safety concerns have led to children being wrapped in cotton wool. By Rachel Johnson.
Measles rise as MMR vaccination rate stalls
The Times (London), 25 September 2008
One in four children in England is still not receiving the suggested two doses of MMR with cases set to exceed 1,000.
Packaging chemical may increase heart disease
The Times (London), 17 September 2008
First major study into chemical used in plastic baby bottles and food cans found it could cause health problems.
Appeal over bouncy castle ruling
BBC News, 8 July 2008
A couple found liable for damages for a bouncy castle incident that left a boy brain-damaged appeal against the ruling.
Bouncy castles: a dangerous ruling
The Times (London), 13 May 2008
Our society is trying desperately to outlaw the notion of an accident. But that's wrong. By Mick Hume.
Damned are the bouncing castles
Sunday Times, 11 May 2008
OMG, as my daughter would say. What a horrible, depressing story this is. For everybody. By Rachel Johnson.
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