Responding to the news that the Department for Work and Pensions has mistakenly published a report detailing the security lapses of Luton council's benefits system, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Danny Alexander said:
Cornwall County Council must do more to protect people with learning disabilities, a report has found. The Commission for Social Care Inspection's findings (CSCI) come after the murder of Steven Hoskin, who had learning disabilities, in 2006.
A mother claims disabled facilities at the new Cardiff International Pool are inadequate after her daughter had a "humiliating" experience there.
The "chemical cosh" anti psychotic drugs that are widely prescribed for people with Alzheimer's disease in nursing homes do more harm than good, according to a study published today. Around 60% of nursing home Alzheimer's patients are anti psychotics antipsychotics such as risperidone to calm - and some say to contain - their behaviour. But the drugs, also known as neuroleptics, have severe side-effects, which include strokes and even death.
A man has appeared in court over an attack which left a physically disabled Belfast man fighting for his life. David McCarroll, 19, of no fixed address, was remanded in custody, charged with the attempted murder of Ross McCartney.
Tai Chi exercises can help people with type 2 diabetes control their condition, research suggests. Two separate studies found a 12-week programme of exercise was enough to boost the immune system, and to cut blood sugar levels.
