A former Liberal Democrat minister has welcomed the UN's decision to carry out an unprecedented inquiry into "systematic and grave violations" of disabled people's human rights in the UK.
Two-thirds of older and disabled people in England who turn to their local councils for help with care are turned away, figures show. Nearly 1.85 million requests for support were made last year, but just over 650,000 people received help.
The first drug to slow the decline in patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis has been reported at a conference. The disease affects nerves and leads to fatigue, muscle problems and loss of vision. Preliminary data from trials of 732 people showed that ocrelizumab slowed the onset of disability by 24% over the course of 12 weeks.
The following motion was passed in the Welsh Senedd, or Welsh Assembly, on Wednesday 7th October 2015
A former care minister has suggested that the Liberal Democrats might be in favour of reopening the Independent Living Fund (ILF).
The Liberal Democrats have "a mountain to climb" to prove that the party will stand up for all those in need, their annual conference has been told by a disabled activist.
