NICE Campaign Media Coverage

Despite being a relatively rare disease, thanks to the efforts of PHA-UK’s trustees and members supported by their PR company UK Health Matters Ltd, extensive media coverage has been achieved to increase awareness of PH and the issues that people with the condition face. Below you will find a number of links to a cross section of the most recent media coverage achieved during the “Hands Off PH Treatments” campaign.

Iain Armstrong
Professor Andrew Peacock
To access PHA-UK Chairman & PH Nurse Consultant Iain Armstrong’s views on the NICE recommendations ahead of speaking with the Parliamentary Inquiry on March 10th 2008. Click on his photograph
Professor Andrew Peacock’s thoughts on the NICE recommendations ahead of providing evidence to a Parliamentary Inquiry on March 10th 2008 Click on his photograph

Further interviews are available by clicking on the relative link below:

Anna Baker Leading medical correspondent Jenny Hope’s article in the Daily Mail click here.
Anna Baker
no image Chester Chronicle article on PHA-UK members Ann Lacey & Mary Walker
Derby Evening Telegraph PH patient Amanda Henchliffe’s article in the Derby Evening Telegraph
Dawood Mussellman To view BBC TV London’s Special Correspondent Kurt Barling’s report including Dawood Mussellman, Nick Ainger MP and Dr Simon Gibbs
Dr Chris Steele

Dr Chris Steele’s thoughts on the NICE recommendations. See him talk with PHA-UK’s Paul Pennington ahead of presenting the 32,000 signatures to 10 Downing Street.

Iain, Sue, Amanda PH patient Amanda Henchliffe, iain Armstrong & Sue Townsley's interview on the steps of Number 10 Downing Street.
Nick Ainger MP Nick Ainger MP for Carmarthen West & South Pembrokeshire, leader of the All Party Parliamentary PH group's reflections on the Westminster Debate held on the 2nd of April 2008
Nick Ainger Nick Ainger MP's speech at the launch of the report from the Parliamentary Inquiry
Amanda Henchcliffe Amanda Henchliffes's presentation at the launch of the report from the Parliamentary Inquiry
Iain Armstrong Iain Armstrong's speech at the launch of the report from the Parliamentary Inquiry
   

 

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