P627 CEEFAX 2 627 Sun 01 Dec 23:55/18 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL ——————————————————————— 1/13 Over the last week The Really Useful Show has offered the latest consumer advice, live each day on BBC1, 11.05am-11.45am. A summary of key information from the last week follows. All contact numbers for The Really Useful Show can be found at the end of our programme pages. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weathjt 400 FirsSight Trust Me AnimalHos TV LinksP627 CEEFAX 2 627 Sun 01 Dec 23:11/01 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 28 November ——————————————————————— 2/13 FOOD POISONING The current outbreak of food poisoning in Scotland has again raised concerns about about food hygiene and in particular the so called 'hamburger bug', Ecoli 0157 which is a bacteria that emerged in Britain in the 1980's. THE SYMPTOMS Diarrhoia with blood, severe abdominal cramps and vomiting. IF YOU HAVE THESE SYMPTOMS CONTACT YOUR GP IMMEDIATELY. HOW TO AVOID IT * cook meat thoroughly all the way through - at 70 degrees centigrade for three minutes, ot until there are no longer bloody juices or pink meat. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Irons page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 FirsSight Trust Me AnimalHos TV LinksP627 CEEFAX 2 627 Sun 01 Dec 23:11/50 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 28 November ——————————————————————— 3/13 * after handling raw meat, wash hands thoroughly before handling other foods. If cutting meat wash utensils thoroughly before using again. * store raw and cooKed meat SEPARATELY. Raw meat should be kept at the bottom of the fridge to avoid dripping on ot(er foods. The fridge temperature should be below 5 degrees (you can buy inexpensive fridge thermometers). Furthjt Information: For food poisoning leaflet: Lanarkshire Health Board 14 Beckford Street, Hamilton ML3 ORA Please enclose an RAE. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 FirsSigXt Trust Mi AnimalHos TV LinksP627 CEEFAX 2 627 Sun 01 Dec 23:54/11 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 28 November ——————————————————————— 4/13 DANGEROUS TOY3 Liverpool Trading Standards Office have issued a nationwide alert following investigations which revealed 11 separate brands of dangerous toys. One toy, a doll called 'The Flying Angel' imported from Honk Kong, has wings which are potentially dangerous as they can fly off causing sjtious injury. Liverpool Trading Standards Office has issued the following list of unsafe toys: 1 Elying Angel - Danger from detaching parts BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 FirsSight Trust Me AnimalHos TV LinksP627 CJEFAX 2 627 Sun 01 Dec 23:11/28 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 28 November ——————————————————————— 5/13 2 Demolish Police Play Equipment, Official Duty Set (Gun) - can trap fingjts 3 Safe Dart Gun Target Set - can trap fingjts 4 Champion 18 Felt Tip Pens - illegal tops, suffocation risk if inhaled 5 Pentec Colour Club 24 Markers - as above 6 Rainbow World Art Set - as above 7 Twenty Felt Tip Pens (Tjlitoy) - as above 8 Kids Collection Art Set - as above 9 Magic Markers (Ankjt International) - as above BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Irons page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 FirsSight Trust Mi AnimalHos TV LinksP627 CEEFAX 2 627 Sun 01 Dec 23:11/11 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 28 November ——————————————————————— 6/13 10 Gtaffix 30 Coloured Markets - as above 11 Jun Pack Character-shaped Crayons (Ankjt International) - illegal end plugs, suffocation risk if inhaled. If you want further information or if you or your child have been INJURED bz any of the toys, please contact Liverpool Trading Standards direct who will advise you furthjt: LIVERPOOL TRADING STANDARDS: 0151 476 7777 or contact your Local Trading Standards Office number which will be in your local telephone directory. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Irons page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 FirsSight Trust Me AnimalHos TV LinksP627 CEEFAX 2 627 Sun 01 Dec 23:52/24 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 28 November ——————————————————————— 7/13 THE DISABILITY DISCRJMINATJON ACT On Monday 2 December 1996 the employment provisions of The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), together with parts of the goods and sjtvices provision, will come into force. EMPLOYMENT IF YOU ARE DISABLED the DDA will mean t(at you will have a right NOT to be discriminated against for reasons related to your disability when applying for jobs, in the terms and conditions of your employment ot if you are dismissed or made redundant. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weathjt 400 FirsSight Trust Mi AnimalHos TV LinksP627 CJEFAX 2 627 Sun 01 Dec 23:41/40 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 48 November ——————————————————————— 8/13 GOODS AND SERVICES It will be unlawful for providers of goods facilities and sjtvices to discriminate against a disabled pjtson. Educational sjtvices and the means of transport (eg buses and trains) are NOT coveted bz the legislation. Enforcement of Goods and Sjtvices is through the County Court. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Irons page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 FirsSight Trust Me AnimalHos TV LinksP627 CEEFAX 2 627 Sun 01 Dec 23:41/11 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 28 Novjmbjt ——————————————————————— 9/13 Further Information: The Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR) Information Dept 12 City Road London EC1V 8AF Please write for various fact sheets on this and broadjt disability issues. Disability on the Agenda FREEPOST London SE99 7EG A government leaflet coveting the DDA is available. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Irons page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 FirsSight Trust Mi AnimalHos TV LinksP627 CEEFAX 2 627 Sun 01 Dec 23:12/1/ ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 29 November ——————————————————————— 10/13 PICK-POCKETING +ith the Christmas shopping season in full swing, police warn shoppers to be on the lookout for pickpockets. Supt David Hatchjr from BBC's Crimewatch US passed on the following practical tips designed to beat the pick-pockets: * Always be on your guard in queues * Never presume that your belonging2 are secure. Do not place bags and brief cases on the floor inside a bank or airport terminal for example. BBC1 601 BBC2 6p2 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 FirsSight Trust Me AnimalHos TV LinksP627 CEEFAX 2 627 Sun 01 Dec 23:12/09 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 29 November ——————————————————————— 11/13 PICK-POCKETING (cont) * Nevjt keep your PIN numbjt written down inside your wallet or purse - it gives the thieves easy access to your money * Always keep your cheque book and cheque card separately * Try to have a handbag or shoulder bag with a zip or fastener and keep it done up. * Avoid keeping wallets/purses in coat pockets. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Irons page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 FirsSight Trust Mi AnimalHos TV LinksP627 CEEFAX 2 627 Sun 01 Dec 23:54/18 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 29 November ——————————————————————— 12/13 PICK-POCKETING (cont) Furthjt Information: Contact THE VICTIM SU0PORT SCHEME on: 0171 735 91v6 They will assist with the emotional trauma of having possessions stolen and will be able to put you in touch with your nearest local office. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Irons page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 FirsSight Trust Me AnimalHos TV LinksP627 CEEFAX 2 627 Sun 01 Dec 23:08/17 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL ——————————————————————— 13/13 CONTACT NUMBERS AND PROG2AMME ADDRESS FOR THE REALLY USEFUL SHOW: Ereiphone: 0500 500 334 Minicom: 0121 415 4382 Fax: 0121 415 4381 e-mail: useful@bbc.co.uk P.O Box: The Really Useful Show PO Box 5620, Birmingham B5 7RE MORE INFORMATION ON PAGE 626 BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Irons page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 FirsSight Trust Mi AnimalHos TV Links