Triumph for Bibles in British Hospital | 303 | Report 29

A ban on bedside Bibles considered by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS that feared the Bibles could spread germs has been rejected. The trust decided against banning the book in bedside lockers, opting instead to keep copies in holders and protective plastic covers that can be easily cleaned after each patient has used them.
Jenny Leggott, the Trust’s director of nursing, said: “We have been speaking to our patients, staff and members of the public over the last few months to get their views on where Bibles should be kept on our wards. Most people would prefer Bibles to remain in bedside areas as they provide “an important and familiar source of comfort for patients during their stay in hospital”, she added.

Source: The Press Association

BIBLE STUDY: 1 Peter 1:24-25

PRAISE: God that a prominent NHS Trust has taken a lead. Pray that many patients may read God’s Word.

Libyan bomber row escalates, NHS told to cut staff, and debt charity expands

Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint.  Patrick Woodward talks to Russ Bravo, (pictured) editor of Inspire Magazine, about the latest news from a Christian standpoint.

Today, the furore surrounding compassion granted to the Libyan bomber goes on, NHS told to cut doctors and nurses to save money, and recession prompts Christian debt agency to expand.

Story Links:

Libyan bomber:

timesonline.co.uk BP lobbied Jack Straw before he changed mind over Lockerbie bomber

bbc.co.uk Brown ‘opposed bomber jail death’

telegraph.co.uk  Special relationship at risk over bomber, Brown warned

NHS:

bbc.co.uk NHS workforce cuts plan rejected

guardian.co.uk Jobs at risk as NHS faces cuts to meet £15bn shortfall

Debt expansion:

inspiremagazine.co.uk Charity launches ‘Ultimate Challenge’ as recession takes hold

capuk.org.uk  Official site

Blunder leads to terror fears, NHS need for chaplains, and call to reclaim St George

Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint. Patrick Woodward talks to Russ Bravo, (pictured) editor of Inspire Magazine, about the latest news from a Christian standpoint.  Today, a blunder by Britain’s (now former) terrorism chief  leads to police action and security fears, the NHS rejects call to scrap chaplains, and a Bishop calls for a national holiday in honour of St George

Story Links:

Blunder:

bbc.co.uk Police Chief quits over blunder

telegraph.co.uk 100 officers swoop on Homebase

NHS Chaplains:

bbc.co.uk  Church should fund NHS chaplains

nhscareers.nhs.uk NHS Chaplains careers site

theosthinktank.co.uk NHS chaplaincy represents excellent value for money

St George:

dailymail.co.uk Archbishop of York calls for St George’s Day to be ‘unifying’ public holiday

stgeorgesday.com  Official Site

Cameron's tragedy may change policy, Fair trade gets Government support, and hi-tech brain games are not that great.

Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint. Patrick Woodward talks to Russ Bravo, (pictured) editor of Inspire Magazine, about the latest news from a Christian standpoint.  Today, Cameron’s tragedy may lead to policy changes, Government speaks out for fair trade, and electronic brain games are no better than a crossword.

Story Links:

Cameron:

telegraph.co.uk  David Cameron’s son dies in hospital

timesonline.co.uk Short, hard life of Ivan Cameron, whose suffering could change Britain

Fairtrade:

fairtrade.org.uk  Official site

inspiremagazine.org.uk  Development minister Douglas Alexander on Fairtrade

Brain Games:

telegraph.co.uk  Nintendo Brain Training game does not help, says Which?

nintendo.co.uk  Official site

Frogs and newts prompt literacy debate, Ruth Kelly puts family first, and 1st NHS baby reaches 60

Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint.

Patrick Woodward talks to Catherine Butcher, editor of  the Mothers’ Union “Families First” magazine,  about the latest news from a Christian perspective. Today, Naturalist Sir David Attenborough says female literacy will help stop decline in frog and newt population, Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly puts her family before her career, and the first baby to the born under the NHS reflects on a life of free healthcare.

Story Links:

Frogs, newts and literacy:

bbc.co.uk David Attenborough on ‘Today’

Ruth Kelly:

Ruth Kelly’s website

timesonline.co.uk Ruth Kelly to quite cabinet for family reasons

guardian.co.uk Minister’s exit undermines Britain’s Brown

NHS baby:

bbc.co.uk  First NHS baby at Labour meeting

walesonline.co.uk  First NHS baby speaks out