Wheelchair lie mother is jailed
A mother who convinced her son he could not walk and kept him in a wheelchair for five years has been jailed.
8 Mar 2008
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Vulnerable people 'denied rights'
The human rights of people with learning disabilities are frequently breached, according to MPs and peers. The Joint Committee on Human Rights say vulnerable adults are particularly likely to be abused and neglected.
7 Mar 2008
BBC to search for disabled model
The BBC is to launch a televised search for a disabled woman to become a fashion model. Britain's Missing Top Model will see eight women with disabilities compete to prove they have what it takes to become a mainstream model.
7 Mar 2008
Test to spot early glaucoma signs
Computer software to spot signs of glaucoma earlier than conventional tests is being developed by UK experts.
7 Mar 2008
One night out 'damages hearing'
Nine out of ten young people have experienced the first signs of hearing damage after listening to loud music on a night out, a UK charity warns. The RNID says more should wear ear plugs to protect their hearing, without spoiling their appreciation of music.
7 Mar 2008
Stroke patients not getting help
Stroke patients are struggling to get access to the vital speech and language therapy they need to help them recover, a poll says. The survey of more than 500 survivors in England found fewer than one in five received speech and language therapy in the first month after their stroke.
7 Mar 2008