Mental health services bearing the brunt of NHS cuts - Webb
Commenting on the Rethink report A Cut Too Far, warning of the affects of NHS cuts on mental health services, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Steve Webb MP said:
11 May 2006
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Kings Fund NHS report more proof of Government failings - Webb
Responding to the new King's Fund report, Deficits in the NHS, suggesting that the NHS deficit could exceed £1 billion, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Steve Webb MP said:
27 Apr 2006
Rowntree report adds to argument for free long term care - Gidley
Commenting on the publication of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation's report, Paying for Long Term Care, which is critical of the current system of funding and calls for a review, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Minister, Sandra Gidley MP, said:
27 Apr 2006
NHs Care must be based on need, not on ability to pay - Webb
Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Steve Webb MP has responded to the open letter from Doctors For Reform to the leaders of all parties by reiterating the Liberal Democrats' commitment to an NHS based on need, not ability to pay.
5 Apr 2006
Diabetes driving rules reassessed
The Department of Transport is to consider easing driving restrictions on people with type 2 diabetes.
28 Mar 2006
Mental health bill a lost opportunity - Webb
Commenting on reports that the Government are to drop their Mental Health Bill, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Steve Webb MP said:
23 Mar 2006