Originally Posted by Bonnyboy (Post 617161)

Originally Posted by katex (Post 617175)

Can't remember too much Bonnyboy, but when I was at school (years hence) .. used to have medicals once a year to check if any problems, which included weight, height, heart rate, etc .. probably only the basics. Not sure whether parents had the option .. probably, seem to remember having to bring home a form for my parents to sign.

They obviously never turned it down though, as was subjected to it and, in my opinion, only good for us.

Do they still test eyes these days too ?

Originally Posted by Lilly (Post 617180)

They do still test eyes and hearing but, like with everything else these days, parents have to give permission and can opt out if they want.

Originally Posted by Bonnyboy (Post 617182)

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 617178)

Lancashire Telegraph - East Lancashire's daily newspaper.
See if this works for you

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 617170)

I am not sure if the fixation with weight at an early age could be harmful and encourage children to become anorexic/bulimic later on in their childhood.

Originally Posted by Lilly (Post 617171)

Where did you hear this, Bernadette?

Can you put a link up?

I can't seem to find one.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 617191)

Anorexia is nothing to do with just being overweight Margaret .. mental disorder.

There has been controversy all week as to whether to use the word obese .. well, call a spade a spade I say.

You all go on about money being spent in the N.H.S., but this is an area that can be rectified with the correct education, saving heartbreak and money later.

Originally Posted by Lilly (Post 617187)

It makes no mention of nurses making home visits though. :confused:

Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 617198)

Maybe they could use the money to make healthy food cheaper. Anybody like to work out how much chips and beans cost as opposed to a salad ?