By Erika Aylwin in In the news on Thursday, April 30, 2009 @ 20:53

After reading a BBC News article on the largely negative Which Report on laser eye surgery, specifically the ‘high street’ clinics, I thought I would give a more positive view.  I had laser eye surgery at Optimax about 7 years ago and received very comprehensive information on the options... read more

By Kirsty Lord in In the news on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 @ 11:04

I read with disbelief about the toxic furniture that has literally burnt thousands of people, cost the NHS (and therefore the tax-payer) heaven knows how much and … has still not been re-called!!! Sofas manufactured in China have been treated with a fungicide, which, when warmed up (in our cosy... read more

By Lily Martin in In the news on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 @ 18:43

I absolutely hate those TV shows where the subject gets plastic surgery so they ‘fit in’ – the thought of it makes me squirm! However my dad’s going through the painful, drawn-out and unbelievably expensive process of having all his teeth replaced, in an effort to look and feel a little... read more

By Hannah Brown in In the news on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 @ 09:12

I recently had an oesophagoscopy as a day-case at Manchester Royal Infirmary.  Shortly after my referral by my ENT consultant I was summoned to the hospital for a pre-operation health test.  I anticipated the weighing, the blood pressure testing, even the ECG, but I didn’t see the... read more

By Wendy Slinger in In the news on Friday, April 3, 2009 @ 15:09

After my last GP consultation, I was told that I should take pride in the risk free, healthy lifestyle that I lead. I do not smoke, my alcohol consumption is minimal, and I haven't required hospital treatment in accident and emergency since packing in my... read more