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In 2011 average worker took six days off sick

In 2011 average worker took six days off sickIn the UK the maximum sickness rate was found in Wales and an average of about 6.5 days was being missed by workers in Wales.

As compared to private firms, public sector had a higher level of sickness absence, according to a study of 120 organisations by information firm XpertHR. Wales has a larger public sector.

Ford is recalling nearly 8,500 redesigned 2013 Escape SUVs in the US

Ford is recalling nearly 8,500 redesigned 2013 Escape SUVs in the UWith a mis-positioned carpet padding affecting the braking mechanism of the all-new Ford Escape, Ford Motor has issued a recall of almost 8,500 redesigned 2013 Escape SUVs in the US.

More TV viewing leads to larger waists, reduced muscle fitness in kids

More TV viewing leads to larger waists, reduced muscle fitness in kidsIt has been observed that if children between the ages of two to four spend more time in watching television then they are in for a larger waistline by the time they reach the age of 10 years.

Half a millimeter of waist circumference can be added along with an impaired muscle fitness for children if children watched TV for every extra weekly hour, a Canadian study saw.

Major job changes expected for medics

Major job changes expected for medicsIt has been stated that if the doctors and nurses do not agree to major metamorphosis in the structure of their pay then they will have to do away with their job. This is being done to enable hospitals tackle an escalating funding crisis.

About 19 NHS bosses are ready to sustain patient services in the face of multimillion-pound budget cuts.

Private sources to generate 50 per cent of earning for NHS

Private sources to generate 50 per cent of earning for NHSFrom October this year, about 50 per cent of the earnings of the NHS hospitals will come from private sources.

1,000 patients killed every month due to docs’ errors

1,000 patients killed every month due to docs’ errors Due to basic errors conducted by the medical staff, in NHS hospitals about 12,000 patients are dying needlessly. This has been observed by the most detailed study into hospital deaths ever performed in the UK.

Funds needed for fertility breakthrough being a reality

Funds needed for fertility breakthrough being a realityIf there are adequate funds then UK will see its first womb transplants and doctors can then hope to complete their research which is on.

For helping women who cannot have children but want to have due to particular reasons, Richard Smith, consultant gynaecological surgeon, and his team have been researching the possibility of transplanting a donor womb into a woman to help her have kids.