Railway stations' disabled boost
Seventeen railway stations in the South East are getting a share of more than £500,000 towards improved disabled access and facilities.
7 Mar 2007
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Jail 'cruel' to learning disabled
Prisoners with learning difficulties are being bullied and get little help from prison staff, a report has said. The Prison Reform Trust polled almost 200 staff in England and Wales, at least half of whom claimed inmates were victimised for their disability.
7 Mar 2007
Jenni's a fast lane learner
Life has never been easy for Jenni Cooke. Both dyslexia and a condition called dyspraxia make it hard for her to learn.Her problems might make life tricky in the classroom but when it comes to sporting excellence she's a star pupil. Wendy Roberts meets a swimming champion in the making.
7 Mar 2007
Health and social care budgets must be brought together - Gidley
Commenting on the Government announcement that GPs are to prescribe social care, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson, Sandra Gidley MP said:
6 Mar 2007
GPs should prescribe social care, says Hewitt
Family doctors will be allowed to use NHS money to prescribe social care support such as home helps and respite breaks for carers under plans to be announced by the government today.
6 Mar 2007
Hewitt calls for end to sickness service
Shifting the focus of healthcare from treating sick people towards prevention is crucial, Patricia Hewitt said today as she announced an extra £8.9billion for health promotion.
6 Mar 2007