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BBC want to interview people unable to get domiciliary care

BBC Week In Week Out are looking for people to talk to and possibly interview who are currently trying to get domiciliary care, but are unable to do so. This could be for several reasons: they could be in hospital … Continue reading

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Correspondence continues between Countess of Mar & BBC

The Countess of Mar was unhappy about the BBC’s reply on 21 November 2016 to her official complaint about their reporting of the proposed UK FITNET trial. On 8 December the Countess wrote to the BBC director-general and this has been published by … Continue reading

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BBC reply to Countess of Mar re FITNET reporting

The BBC has replied to the Countess of Mar’s complaint about their reporting of the FITNET trial. 21st November 2016 The Countess of Mar House of Lords London SW1A 0PW Via email: marm@parliament.uk Dear Lady Mar Thank you for getting … Continue reading

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Countess of Mar complains about BBC portrayal of FITNET trial

The Countess of Mar has written to the Director General of the BBC with a formal complaint about its portrayal of the FITNET trial from 1 Nov 2016 onwards. 3rd November 2016 Dear Lord Hall Formal Complaint to the BBC re: the purveying … Continue reading

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Alternatives to exercise from ‘Trust me I’m a doctor’

BBC TV programme Trust me I’m a doctor: summer special, looks at a number of ways to improve your health, lose belly fat, and cope with the sun and heat. 3 alternatives to exercise are explored on the programme: to … Continue reading

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BBC TV show Doctors features ME

The BBC1 tv series ‘Doctors’ featured a very positive and very well researched programme on Dec 4 2015, which includes a segment with a man who has ME or CFS. Tony Britton from the ME Association advised the producers. Series 17 Episode … Continue reading

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BBC People with disabilities in tech event 17 Dec 2015

This free event – which offers a great opportunity to take a behind the scenes look at the various applications of technology at the BBC – is aimed particularly at those who have tech skills, qualifications or experience and whom … Continue reading

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BBC Generation 2016 deadline extend to Fri 13 Nov

The BBC have EXTENDED their deadline for applications for BBC Generation 2016 until the end of this week. They would like to receive applications by midnight Friday 13th November. They are still looking to reach the broadest possible range of … Continue reading

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BBC looking for aged 18-24 year olds for programmes

From the BBC: BBC Generation 2016 is looking NOW for young people to apply to take part in BBC programmes next year. Elections are taking place in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in May 2016, so we want 50 young … Continue reading

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Interview with Ronald W Davis about his search for cure for sick CFS son

BBC interview with Ronald W Davis, Professor of Biochemistry and Genetics at Stanford University USA: Scientist dad searches for cure for sick son Whitney Dafoe was a healthy, well-travelled photographer until he contracted an illness that has been identified as … Continue reading

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