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Why a compulsory medical test for drink drivers is not happening

Consumer news with Julian Worricker. Why some medical checks on drink drivers are not happening, a new contract for dentists and changes to food labelling laws.

Nearly 4,000 convicted drink drivers have been given back their licences without undergoing the required medical checks.

Why NHS dentistry is in the process of undergoing its second major shake-up in 5 years. We look at what the reforms will mean for patients.

And changes to the way gluten free foods are labelled.

The presenter is Julian Worricker. The producer is Alex Lewis.

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57 minutes

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Mon 19 Dec 2011 12:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM

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Chapters

  • HMV losses and Consumer Spending report

    As HMV reveals a huge loss we look at its prospects for survival. And new research shows worry about financial security is affecting consumer spending.

    Duration: 06:54

  • Gluten free foods

    From 2012 there will be changes to the way that gluten free foods are labelled.

    Duration: 06:52

  • Drink Drivers

    Campaigners are calling for changes to the system after close to 4000 convicted drink drivers were given their licences back without undergoing required medical checks.

    Duration: 10:59

  • What next for Saab?

    Saab has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, after failing to secure new investment. Why is the car manufacturer in financial trouble?

    Duration: 04:41

  • Dentists contracts

    NHS dentistry is in the process of undergoing its second major shake-up in five years but what do the reforms mean for patients?

    Duration: 11:47

  • Junk Food Advertising

    • Junk Food Advertising

      Manufacturers of products that are too high in salt, sugar or fat to be advertised on TV are instead targeting children through websites, according to a charity report.

      Duration: 05:14

  • Childhood obesity

    How to reverse the trend of Britain’s obese school kids?

    Duration: 06:53

Broadcasts

  • Mon 19 Dec 2011 12:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
  • Mon 19 Dec 2011 12:04
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 LW

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