Hi-tech plan for disabled parking
A hi-tech scheme which cuts the time taken to approve disabled parking bays has received national acclaim.
30 Nov 2007
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MoD must check all possible suffers of brain injury
Commenting on reports that up to 20% of British troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan may have suffered undiagnosed mild brain injuries from being in the vicinity of large explosions, Liberal Democrat Shadow Defence Secretary, Nick Harvey MP said:
30 Nov 2007
Co-ordination is needed at all levels to combat a flu outbreak
Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary Norman Lamb questioned the health secretary on the government's ability to cope with a pandemic flu outbreak and what co-ordinating work the government was doing with other European countries to ensure that they get their plans in place effectively.
30 Nov 2007
Merged body for health and social care inspection supported by Liberal Democrats
Sandra Gidley speaks at second reading debate on the Health and Social Care Bill
30 Nov 2007
Disabled bullying 'overlooked'
The bullying of children with disabilities is not being taken seriously enough, says learning disability charity, Mencap. Children with learning or physical disabilities faced repeated taunts and violence in school, parks and on transport, says the report. Children's Commissioner Sir Al Aynsley-Green, says people have been "slow to recognise" the problem. A government spokesman said that all school bullying was "unacceptable".
15 Nov 2007
Peer calls for ADHD care review
A peer and neuroscientist will call on ministers to examine how attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is diagnosed and treated in the UK. Independent peer Baroness Susan Greenfield will raise the issue in the House of Lords on Wednesday.
15 Nov 2007