News - Liberal Democrat Disability Association

Support for disabled children must be easy and accessible

am delighted to be able to sum up on behalf of the Liberal Democrats; I have just been appointed the party's disability spokesman, and this is my first debate in post. I thank the right hon. Member for Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill (Mr. Clarke) for triggering the debate, and for his well-thought-out introduction. I also thank the hon. Member for Forest of Dean (Mr. Harper) and for Blackpool, North and Fleetwood (Mrs. Humble) for their excellent contributions.

by John Barrett

16 Jan 2008

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Concern at crime against disabled

A "worrying picture" of hate crime against disabled people has emerged in the Highlands, according to a report.

15 Jan 2008

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Teams to include autism experts

Specialists to provide support to autistic youngsters and their families have been proposed in a shake-up of child disability services. Highland Council had used the Scottish Society for Autism for advice and support, but ended the arrangement over cost issues.

15 Jan 2008

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Ministers back gay hate crime law

The law on hate crime in Scotland is to be widened to protect the gay community and disabled people.

15 Jan 2008

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Scooter replaced by BBC listener

A man from Telford left stranded by thieves who stole his mobility scooter, has had it replaced with a new one.

15 Jan 2008

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Med diet 'cuts baby asthma risk'

Pregnant women who eat a Mediterranean diet may help protect their children from asthma and other allergies, researchers say. The Crete team studied 468 mothers and their children from pregnancy to six and a half years after the birth.

15 Jan 2008

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