TOUGH political decisions will have to be made if Health and Social Services is continually forced to find savings, its chief officer has warned.

MOST doctors who work in Accident and Emergency will refuse to take part in a new television documentary about the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Dr Brian Parkin has said.

HIGH death rates from lung diseases, problems with tooth decay in schoolchildren and a significant burden of preventable cancers have been revealed in a report detailing the health of the island.

A TV documentary featuring the Princess Elizabeth Hospital will be filmed in May.  

RED meat eaters should not change their diet in the light of American research which claimed that it can shorten life, according to the director of public health.

MIDWIVES could soon be allowed to check that newborn babies are healthy.

FIFTEEN Guernsey women have been told that their controversial PIP breast implants should be removed.

BRECQHOU’S desire to see its helicopter used for Sark medical transfers stems only from its responsibility for visitors staying in its hotels, its pilot has said.

SAMPLES taken from the public water supply show that it is clear of legionella bacteria, Guernsey Water has confirmed.

CHECKS for legionella bacteria in the hospital water supply have not been carried out regularly, Health and Social Services has admitted.