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Dementia medication & CPS undercharging

Alzheimer's patients prescribed anti-depressants which can do more harm than good; and concerns budget cuts for the Crown Prosecution Service are leading to cases of undercharging.

Adrian Goldberg discovers people who suffer from dementia are still being prescribed anti-depressants - despite warnings they can do more harm than good. One doctor claims the drugs can lead to falls. Also, concerns that the Crown Prosecution Service is undercharging cases to save money after being hit with 27 per cent budget cuts.

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Sun 8 Dec 2013 11:00

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  • Sun 8 Dec 2013 11:00

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