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27/09/2010
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Campaign To "Lock Before You Leave" Launched
In a bid to cut the trend, the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is launching an awareness campaign to remind Londoners to "lock before you leave." Just one month before the clocks go back - traditionally a time of increased criminal activity – the breakfast radio ads will target listeners in cars or at home, while digital displays will reach commuters at key underground connections. Assistant Commissioner Ian McPherson, Head of MPS Territorial Policing commented: "Although most residential burglaries involve criminals forcing their way into homes, many thefts occur when suspects simply walk in or climb in. "Our simple message is always 'lock before you leave'. If your home is locked up and secure, burglars will find it much harder to get in."
Detective Superintendent Martin Rusling, head of the MPS anti-burglary task force Operation Bumblebee, added: "Over half of all burglaries occur through the front door. Mostly they are forced, but many are simply opened either from the front, or by putting something through the letter box.” The campaign material highlights the 5,199 homes that were burgled in this way last year.
Teenager Jailed For Stabbing
An A-level student who killed his best friend "for personal gratification" has been jailed for nine years. The Old Bailey heard Harry Schick, 17, from west London, lured Gavin Doyle to woodland in March before stabbing him 13 times. The teenagers were both studying for A-levels at Berkshire's Pangbourne College. Schick pleaded guilty to attempted murder. Despite a pierced liver and lung, Mr Doyle survived the attack. The court heard that the victim wanted to become a Royal Marine and paid Schick £400 to get him an air pistol for target practice, which he was too young to purchase himself. Schick agreed to hand over the weapon in Lloyd Park, Croydon. It was there that Schick stabbed him repeatedly during an hour long attack. Judge Richard Hawkins said: "What makes it worse is that he considered you as a friend. You made it clear during this hour-long attack what your intention was to kill him.”
Doctors Call For Increase In Organ Donation Rates
Commenting on the launch of the Scottish Government's organ donation campaign, the British Medical Association (BMA) has welcomed the Government’s attempts to encourage more people to sign up to the NHS Organ Donation Register. The BMA added that bold action was required in order to dramatically improve donation rates. Dr Brian Keighley, Chairman of the BMA in Scotland said: "The BMA has actively supported efforts to improve transplantation rates. But despite many high profile campaigns to generate an increase in the number of donors, there has been limited success.” In Scotland, 778 people are currently waiting for an organ transplant. Some of these people will die while they are waiting whilst others will have died without even reaching the waiting list. Meanwhile, repeated studies show that over 90% of the population supports organ donation, yet only a third have signed up to the organ donor register. The BMA said it “believes that a change to a system of presumed consent for organ donation addresses this problem, by making donation the default position from which people may opt out during their lifetime if they so wish. Given the exceptionally high level of support for donation, this is simply making it easier for people to achieve their wish to donate."
(BMcN/GK)
In a bid to cut the trend, the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is launching an awareness campaign to remind Londoners to "lock before you leave." Just one month before the clocks go back - traditionally a time of increased criminal activity – the breakfast radio ads will target listeners in cars or at home, while digital displays will reach commuters at key underground connections. Assistant Commissioner Ian McPherson, Head of MPS Territorial Policing commented: "Although most residential burglaries involve criminals forcing their way into homes, many thefts occur when suspects simply walk in or climb in. "Our simple message is always 'lock before you leave'. If your home is locked up and secure, burglars will find it much harder to get in."
Detective Superintendent Martin Rusling, head of the MPS anti-burglary task force Operation Bumblebee, added: "Over half of all burglaries occur through the front door. Mostly they are forced, but many are simply opened either from the front, or by putting something through the letter box.” The campaign material highlights the 5,199 homes that were burgled in this way last year.
Teenager Jailed For Stabbing
An A-level student who killed his best friend "for personal gratification" has been jailed for nine years. The Old Bailey heard Harry Schick, 17, from west London, lured Gavin Doyle to woodland in March before stabbing him 13 times. The teenagers were both studying for A-levels at Berkshire's Pangbourne College. Schick pleaded guilty to attempted murder. Despite a pierced liver and lung, Mr Doyle survived the attack. The court heard that the victim wanted to become a Royal Marine and paid Schick £400 to get him an air pistol for target practice, which he was too young to purchase himself. Schick agreed to hand over the weapon in Lloyd Park, Croydon. It was there that Schick stabbed him repeatedly during an hour long attack. Judge Richard Hawkins said: "What makes it worse is that he considered you as a friend. You made it clear during this hour-long attack what your intention was to kill him.”
Doctors Call For Increase In Organ Donation Rates
Commenting on the launch of the Scottish Government's organ donation campaign, the British Medical Association (BMA) has welcomed the Government’s attempts to encourage more people to sign up to the NHS Organ Donation Register. The BMA added that bold action was required in order to dramatically improve donation rates. Dr Brian Keighley, Chairman of the BMA in Scotland said: "The BMA has actively supported efforts to improve transplantation rates. But despite many high profile campaigns to generate an increase in the number of donors, there has been limited success.” In Scotland, 778 people are currently waiting for an organ transplant. Some of these people will die while they are waiting whilst others will have died without even reaching the waiting list. Meanwhile, repeated studies show that over 90% of the population supports organ donation, yet only a third have signed up to the organ donor register. The BMA said it “believes that a change to a system of presumed consent for organ donation addresses this problem, by making donation the default position from which people may opt out during their lifetime if they so wish. Given the exceptionally high level of support for donation, this is simply making it easier for people to achieve their wish to donate."
(BMcN/GK)
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23 August 2012
Record-Breaking Year For Organ Transplants
In a record-breaking year, 3,960 transplants were carried out in the UK in 2011/12, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) announced today. The Organ Donation and Transplantation Activity Report 2012 shows the seventh year of growth in the number of transplants.
Record-Breaking Year For Organ Transplants
In a record-breaking year, 3,960 transplants were carried out in the UK in 2011/12, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) announced today. The Organ Donation and Transplantation Activity Report 2012 shows the seventh year of growth in the number of transplants.
11 April 2013
50% Rise In Organ Donation Since 2008
There has been a 50% rise in organ donation since 2008. In 2012 some 3,100 transplants were carried out after more than 1,200 people in the UK donated their organs.
50% Rise In Organ Donation Since 2008
There has been a 50% rise in organ donation since 2008. In 2012 some 3,100 transplants were carried out after more than 1,200 people in the UK donated their organs.
16 March 2010
Drive For More Sperm Donation
Calls have been made for more British men to donate sperm to help those suffering from fertility problems. The National Gamete Donation Trust (NGDT) said it needs to reach a minimum target of 500 donors this year to help couples in need. At present only 384 men are on the UK sperm donor register.
Drive For More Sperm Donation
Calls have been made for more British men to donate sperm to help those suffering from fertility problems. The National Gamete Donation Trust (NGDT) said it needs to reach a minimum target of 500 donors this year to help couples in need. At present only 384 men are on the UK sperm donor register.
01 May 2012
NHSBT And Facebook Join Forces To Boost Organ Donation
A new collaboration to help boost the number of people on the Organ Donor Register was announced today by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and Facebook. Facebook's new Timeline enables people to post key life events and milestones to their profile.
NHSBT And Facebook Join Forces To Boost Organ Donation
A new collaboration to help boost the number of people on the Organ Donor Register was announced today by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and Facebook. Facebook's new Timeline enables people to post key life events and milestones to their profile.
19 October 2010
Reassurances Offered To Organ Donors
A detailed review into how and why errors were made in recording the donation wishes of new would-be organ donors has been published today.
Reassurances Offered To Organ Donors
A detailed review into how and why errors were made in recording the donation wishes of new would-be organ donors has been published today.
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