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08/04/2010

Why the NHS is plagued with absenteeism, and are we really becoming a nation of cyclists? Winifred Robinson presents.

The Chancellor says cutting the number of sick days in the NHS could save £555m. So why is absenteeism such a problem for the health service? Also on the health agenda - gene patenting. Why gene patents (including two linked to breast cancer) have been ruled unlawful in the United States. Plus Winifred investigates the world of online dating and asks if the recession has hit romance in cyberspace. And do old fashioned lightbulbs really keep your gas bill down? Keeping up the healthy theme our reporter, Melanie Abbott, goes out and about to see if cycling projects designed to get us out of our cars and on to our bikes are proving to be a success.

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Thu 8 Apr 2010 12:00
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Chapters

  • Petrol Prices and Rural Communities

    Should businesses in the countryside pay a lower rate of fuel duty?

    Duration: 09:59

  • Gene Patenting

    Gene Patents - including two linked to breast cancer - have been ruled unlawful in the United States.

    Duration: 09:45

  • Cycling Investment

    Has a government project to get more of us cycling been successful? Melanie Abbott reports.

    Duration: 09:25

  • NHS Staff Sickness

    Why is it so high and how are hospitals tackling it?

    Duration: 10:45

  • Energy Saving Lightbulbs Efficiency

    Do old fashioned lightbulbs really keep your gas bill down?

    Duration: 02:27

  • Online Dating

    Has the recession dampened the spirits of the five million Brits looking for love in cyberspace?

    Duration: 10:24

Broadcasts

  • Thu 8 Apr 2010 12:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
  • Thu 8 Apr 2010 12:04
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 LW

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