Babble Wrap: Terminally Ill Suffer As Families Caught In Red Tape
Posted by Kym Weathersten at 1:22 PM on May 26, 2009
Terminally Ill Suffer As Families Caught In Red Tape
Dying children are spending their final months unable to move or to obtain vital services because government red tape stops them getting equipment as simple as a wheelchair. Herald Sun
Parents Ignored Doctor’s Instructions To Weigh Daughter
The parents of a girl found dead from starvation ignored a doctor’s instructions for weekly weighing, a NSW Supreme Court jury has been told. SMH
Families Isolated At Home After Swine Flu Found Aboard Cruise Ship
Thirteen Queenslanders on board the cruise ship that was quarantined in Sydney due to swine flu fears have been admitted to Gold Coast Hospital’s emergency department after reporting flu-like symptoms. The Australian
Ernie Els: I Want To Find The Causes Of Autism
The champion golfer is building a research centre in Florida to find out why his young son has the condition. Times Online
Woman Charged With Hurling Baby In Car Seat At Wal-Mart Employee
Police have charged a woman who they say used a child car seat with a 2-month-old infant inside to hit a Wal-Mart employee. Fox News
Mel Gibson Confirms Girlfriend’s Pregnancy
Mel Gibson has confirmed his Russian girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva is expecting their baby. SMH
Head Lice: When It’s Time To Call In The Experts
Sarah Vine fought a brave fight with her children’s head lice, but to no avail. So she called in the professionals. Times Online
How Young Mother Lost Seven Stone On Red Bull Only Diet- Then Suffered A Heart Attack
A mother who says she lost 7 stone in eight months by drinking nothing but the energy drink Red Bull suffered a heart attack and has been left with serious health problems. Mail Online
Where Are All The Nice, Normal Dads In Children’s Books
Fathers in children’s books are rarely positive figures. But as dads do more childcare, it’s time publishers took note. Times Online
Boys Develope Closer Bonds With Bob The Builder Than With Parents
Young boys are developing closer bonds with television characters such as Bob the Builder than with their own, time-pressed parents, leading child expert Sue Palmer has warned. Telegraph
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