Doctors should not be policing the benefits system - Lamb
Commenting on reports that Alan Johnson is to explore how GPs can issue 'well notes' to people on incapacity benefit, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Norman Lamb said:
19 Feb 2008
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Paralympic progress in China?
I was last in Beijing just over two years ago - my first time in the country. But with the Paralympics fast approaching, I recently revisited China with the BBC's Inside Sport programme to see whether access and attitudes had changed since I was last there.
19 Feb 2008
US wheelchair-dump deputy charged
A US sheriff's deputy who dumped a quadriplegic man out of his wheelchair has been charged with felony abuse. Charlette Marshall-Jones was booked at the same police station where the incident happened - in Tampa, Florida.
17 Feb 2008
Spinal injury regeneration hope
Scientists believe they are close to a significant breakthrough in the treatment of spinal injuries. The University of Cambridge team is developing a treatment which could potentially allow damaged nerve fibres to regenerate within the spinal cord.
17 Feb 2008
Prosecutor attacks 'bent' lawyer
A "bent solicitor" lived a life of extravagance after stealing more than £1m from a disabled client, a prosecutor has told a court. Thomas McGoldrick, 59, spent thousands of pounds on foreign holidays, a golf club and home improvements, Minshull Street Crown Court, Manchester, heard.
17 Feb 2008
Lawyer claims £900,000 was 'gift'
A solicitor accused of fraud has told a court he was "staggered" when a man left disabled in a crash gave him half of the £1.8m he was awarded in damages. Thomas McGoldrick, 59, said he thought "Why not?" and took the cash, Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester heard.
17 Feb 2008