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Alcohol score: Scotland 50p – England/Wales 40p

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Scottish ministers have proposed a minimum 50p per alcohol unit. A bottle of wine would set you back at least £4.69 and four cans of Tesco strong dry cider would rise from £1.80 to £4.67. Will this rein in alcohol abuse? (more about minimum alcohol pricing...)

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Would you eat mechanically separated meat?

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If you eat burgers, meatballs, sausages or chicken nuggets then it’s likely that you already have. There are strict rules on mechanically separated meat, and they’re about to get even tougher. (more about mechanically separated meat...)

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We must be told about crucial changes to NHS care funding

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If you’re struggling to pay healthcare costs for a seriously ill relative, the NHS can offer funding to help. However, if you didn't know about this funding and need to apply retrospectively, you could soon lose out. (more on NHS care funding...)

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Food poisoning – how risky is supermarket chicken?

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Around 23kg of poultry per person – that’s how much Brits eat on average each year. So it’s safe to say we love chicken – whether it’s roasted, grilled, fried or barbecued. But how safe actually is it to eat? (more about chicken food safety...)

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Scottish independence? Not when it comes to food regulation

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Scottish independence has been heavily debated recently, but regardless of how that turns out, I’d like to see Scotland stay united with the rest of the UK when it comes to regulating food. (more about food safety...)

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Is the government right to open up public services?

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Would you like more choice about your healthcare and schools? The government wants to open up our public services – but we must make sure that these choices are meaningful ones. (more on open public services...)

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Who’s responsible for tackling obesity?

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I recently discussed the government’s plans to trim down obesity. Many felt that we should take more responsibility for what we eat. So, is the government, industry or the hungry public ultimately responsible? (more on tackling obesity...)

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Take it with a pinch of salt? I would if I could!

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It’s Salt Awareness Week, but do you know how much salt is in your food? Research by Consensus Action on Salt and Health found some pizzas are saltier than sea water – CASH asks how we can tackle our salt addiction. (more about salt in our food...)

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Will a minimum 40p per alcohol unit cure binge drinking?

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It's Friday night, I'm preparing for a big night out. I pop to the shops, top up my alcohol cabinet and get ready to hit the town. Will the 40p unit price proposal really stop this kind of behaviour and sober up Britain? (more about minimum alcohol prices...)

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Medication left out of reach – home care must change

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Our undercover investigation into home care unearthed shocking examples of poor care. Missed visits, forgotten medication and food left out of reach – why aren’t older people being treated with respect? (more about the our home care investigation...)

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The government’s Responsibility Deal – is it good for our health?

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Obesity costs the NHS around £5bn per year. The government’s ‘Responsibility Deal’ aims to tackle this national emergency. But is it working? One year on we examine whether it’s having an impact. (more on the Responsibility Deal...)

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