Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
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
Play worry over autistic children
Parents of autistic children claim the youngsters have missed out on use of a school playground because there have not been enough supervision staff. They said the roll at Caithness Early Years Autism Centre (CEYAC) has increased, but staff numbers have not changed to keep pace with this. Highland Council said the situation at CEYAC was under review.
15 Mar 2007
New learning disabilities project
A project for people with learning disabilities has been launched in the north of Scotland.
15 Mar 2007
Disabled woman gets £8.5m payout
A woman in need of 24-hour care since being knocked down while using a pedestrian crossing has been awarded £8.5m compensation. Leanne Evans, 22, of Erdington, Birmingham, was 13 when she suffered a serious brain injury as a result of being struck by the car. She now relies on a wheelchair, has severe memory trouble and needs eight carers to look after her.
15 Mar 2007
Talking Labels for the blind and partially sighted
Derby Primary Care Trust (PCT) have agreed to provide talking labels to the blind and partially sighted. This is in contrast to the Blackpool PCT, who stated that an individual would have to pay for each label for his medication.
15 Mar 2007
No such thing as naughty anymore?
More and more badly behaved children are being diagnosed with conditions like ADHD. Latest figures show global use of ADHD drugs has nearly tripled since 1993.
15 Mar 2007
Warning on child heart drug doses
Children with congenital heart failure may be at risk from discrepancies in doses of a heart drug designed for adults, researchers have warned. The amount and formulation of captopril vary widely across the UK when it is given to children, a study shows - and may mean the amount given is incorrect.
15 Mar 2007