Doctors 'could prescribe air con'
GPs could prescribe air conditioning and child anger management classes under an £8.9m government scheme.
6 Mar 2007
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Blind pilot aims at world record
A blind aviator is aiming to fly halfway around the world to raise £1m to help prevent blindness. Miles Hilton-Barber, 58, from Derbyshire is hoping to become the first blind aviator in history to fly from the UK to Sydney. His departure on Monday was delayed by bad weather - and he is now unlikely to leave for at least several days.
5 Mar 2007
Prescription charge will hit those with long term conditions hardest
The Government today announced that prescription charges are to rise by 20p on 1st April. Commenting, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Norman Lamb MP said:
5 Mar 2007
Delivery, not tough talk, the test for welfare reform - Laws
Commenting ahead of today's Government announcements on welfare reform, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, David Laws MP said:
5 Mar 2007
Suffering in silence over bowels
Fiona McCrea has had irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) since she was 12. Trips and holidays take meticulous planning because she needs to know where toilets are positioned en route. She admits this has left her wary of venturing to new places and curtailed her social life.
5 Mar 2007
Damp homes 'could cause asthma'
Damp and mould-infested houses could be the cause of permanent asthma in children, researchers have said.
5 Mar 2007