Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Learning difficulties care 'poor'
Sweeping changes are needed to specialist inpatient health services for people with learning difficulties in England, warns the NHS watchdog. The Healthcare Commission audit found poor standards in most services and big regional variations. It referred six services for further investigation.
3 Dec 2007
Councils' failings are causing human rights abuses, says RADAR
Responding to ombudsman reports released today that find two councils have failed in their legal duties to provide care and assistance to disabled people, Liz Sayce, Chief Executive of RADAR, said "These cases show that budget cuts in social services are becoming human rights abuses - and these cases are not isolated incidents.
3 Dec 2007
Anorexia visible with brain scans
Sophisticated scans have revealed the eating disorder anorexia is linked to specific patterns of brain activity.
3 Dec 2007
Diabetes drug link to weak bones
A commonly-prescribed drug for type 2 diabetics may increase the risk of brittle bone disease, say researchers. Tests on mice found that rosiglitazone (Avandia), which is used to boost the effects of insulin, could be interfering with new bone formation.
3 Dec 2007
Card aids disabled in emergencies
An emergency card is being issued to disabled people in Lancashire. The e-card bears the person's photograph together with their personal and medical information. PCSO James Holland is issuing the card after finding many people believed they had become victims of crime solely because of their disability.
3 Dec 2007
Breaking down 'disabled barriers'
An event is taking place in Chippenham to highlight the needs of people with disabilities.
3 Dec 2007