Universities minister criticised for 'deeply unfair' cuts to disability funding
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14 Apr 2014
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Assisted Suicide Campaigner Margo MacDonald MSP Dies Aged 70
The independent MSP and former SNP politician Margo McDonald has died.
7 Apr 2014
For mental health claimants faced with an ESA 50 or adverse decision
strikes me that not enough mention is being made of the important victory in the Court of Appeal in the case of [2013] EWCA Civ 1565 Case No: C3/2013/1626/SSTRF IN THE COURT OF APPEAL (CIVIL DIVISION) ON APPEAL FROM THE UPPER TRIBUNAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS CHAMBER) Mr Justice Charles sitting with Upper Tribunal Judges Jacobs and Lane Case Nos. JR/2638 & 2639/2012 CO/2385/2012.
7 Apr 2014
Liberal Democrats put mental health on the agenda in Holyrood and Cardiff
We know that mental health has always been one of Nick Clegg's top priorities. His first major speech as Liberal Democrat leader was on the subject. In the coalition, he, Paul Burstow and Norman Lamb have been pushing forward improvements to mental health care from making sure people in crisis see health professionals and not the inside of a Police cell, to a massive expansion of talking therapies to action to tackle the stigma that still exists.
6 Apr 2014
Blind pedestrians safe and sound after EU Vote
While initial proposals from the European Commission called for the artificial noise to be added on a voluntary basis only, Fiona Hall and her Lib Dem colleagues successfully fought for a mandatory requirement. Following today's vote, manufacturers in the EU will now have 5 years to comply with the new rules.
6 Apr 2014
Blind pedestrians safe and sound after Euro vote
Fiona on a blindfolded walkabout in Newcastle with Guide Dogs charity
3 Apr 2014