Government must tackle root causes of fuel poverty
The Liberal Democrats today released figures showing that the Winter Fuel Allowance now only covers 36% of the average winter fuel bill, compared with almost two thirds in 2003.
24 Oct 2007
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Review of long-term care funding
The government is to examine whether reforms are needed to the system of funding long-term care of elderly and disabled people in England. Proposals for a Green Paper to look at the issue were contained in the Comprehensive Spending Review.
10 Oct 2007
More funds for talking therapies
The government is to spend millions more on "talking treatments" for depression and anxiety in England.
10 Oct 2007
MS nerve damage repaired in lab
US scientists have repaired the nerve damage caused by multiple sclerosis in lab experiments on mice.
10 Oct 2007
Special Games in funding review
The British Special Olympics team could be set for a review of funding to bring it in line with the Paralympics.
10 Oct 2007
Hysterectomy 'is option' for girl
A Liverpool woman is considering asking doctors to perform a hysterectomy on her severely disabled daughter.
9 Oct 2007