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Front drive (above): members of the police and fire services with Canon Paul Greenwell at Ripon Cathedral on Monday, highlighting a Day of Remembrance and Hope for road traffic victims, on 16 November

Methodist warning over NHS drug ruling
A SPOKESMAN for the Methodist Church warned of ethical questions for Churches and a “two-tier healthcare system” after the Government announced that it would allow NHS patients to buy drugs that were not available on the NHS. The ruling re­versed an earlier government decision that that those who “topped up” their treatment would lose their entitlement to free healthcare. This means that there could be an “economy class” for those who could not afford to pay extra, and a “first-class system” for those who could, Paul Morrison, public issues policy adviser for the Methodist Church, said in a press release on Wednesday.

Dean treated for brain tumour
THE DEAN of St Edmundsbury Cathedral, the Very Revd Neil Collings, has been dia­gnosed with a brain tumour, and has been admitted to Addenbrooke Hospi­tal, Cambridge. He was expected to undergo surgery on Wednesday. A spokesman said that the Dean did not want visitors or phone calls “at this stage”, but good wishes could be left with the Cathedral Office on 01284 754933.

Creation theme for Education Sunday
THE THEME for Education Sunday, on 8 February next year, will be “God’s world is a gift on trust”, the nature conservation group A Rocha UK announced in a briefing note to churches. The national director of the group, the Revd Dave Bookless, said: “Education needs to see the world as a gift on trust; a family heirloom to treasure, enjoy, and pass on intact.”

New director for Christian Socialists
DR ANDY Flannagan has been appointed the new director of the Christian Socialist Movement (CSM). Originally from Northern Ireland, he trained as a medical doctor before joining Youth for Christ. He is now CSM’s media and publications officer, and works as a freelance. He takes over from the current director, Andrew Bradstock, in January.


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