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17/05/2010

How the recession is taking its toll on workers with mental health conditions; the new motorcycle club for the over 50s; and why e-numbers might actually be good for us.

The mental health charity Mind tells us about its new survey which shows support in the workplace for employees with mental health problems is wanting. Julian Worricker also talks to a small business which is having to cut the opportunities it provides to people with mental health issues because of the impact of the recession.

Also on the programme, the Australian motorcycle club for the over 50s which has now been set up in the UK; and the food writer Stefan Gates tells us why, despite their bad reputation, some food additives and e-numbers might actually be good for us.

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Mon 17 May 2010 12:00
大象传媒 Radio 4 FM

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  • Mon 17 May 2010 12:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
  • Mon 17 May 2010 12:04
    大象传媒 Radio 4 LW

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