Stephen Weeks

Allowing caesarean option could reap profit for some

I am concerned about the impartiality of the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence. Having stated that life-extending cancer medications are not financially viable, it seems it is now giving authorisation to allow pregnant women the option of child birth via caesarean section.

Readers panel - Bully tactics: How can trust bosses combat bullying

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Spirituality and Personhood in DementiaSpirituality and Personhood in Dementia

Retired Methodist minister Albert Jewell has co-ordinated a wide range of contributions on the spirituality and personhood of people with dementia and ways in which their spiritual wellbeing can be nurtured.

Spirituality and personhood in dementia Albert Jewell Spirituality and personhood in dementia(Ed)Jessica Kingsley Publishers224pp£19.99978 1 8490 5154 51849051542

Retired Methodist minister Albert Jewell has co-ordinated a wide range of contributions on the spirituality and personhood of people with dementia and ways in which their spiritual wellbeing can be nurtured.

If lady thatcher deserves a state funeral then so does lord morris

I was pleased to see that Stephen Wrights lead item (analysis September 12) related to disability rights campaigner Alf Morris, a good man who achieved much in his political career.

No more I love Yous: dad and dementia Judith Lawton No more I love Yous: dad and dementia (jude_78wark@hotmail.com) £8 + £2 p&p 74pp No ISBN number

This is a moving and poignant memoir by nurse Judith Lawton, who cared for her father after he developed dementia.

The best way to cut NHS costs is to avoid change for change’s sake

NHS trusts are cutting costs by halting recruitment and retention payments, reducing services and restricting the drugs nurses can prescribe (analysis January 26).

Lansley must ensure at-risk groups can get flu vaccines

I was interested to read that obtaining the flu vaccine is proving difficult for those who need it most (news January 12).

Let’s hear it for Jane, the voice of calm we can rely on

Given the widespread concern over proposed changes to the NHS in England, it is with some relief that Nursing Standard readers can still rely on a weekly oasis of calm to temper our annoyance and disbelief.

Nurses try their best but are subject to unfair pressures

As a retired nurse who chose to work with older people during much of my career, I have been horrified by the ombudsmans report on the neglect of older people.