Sarah Chisnall: Wake-up call on mental illness
You are more likely to die of an eating disorderthan any other form of mental healthproblem. Picture: Callum Bennets
28 Jan 2014
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Guide to improve dementia care launches in Parliament
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and the Carers Trust have launched a guide they have jointly developed to improving dementia care entitled the 'Triangle of Care' at an event in Parliament. Local MP, Mark Hunter, attended the launch to meet with one of his constituents, retired consultant Mr Peter Dunlop from Cheadle Hulme, who spoke at the event.
25 Jan 2014
Clegg attacks NHS mental health care
Mr Clegg says there is still "too much prejudice and discrimination" Continue reading the main story Related Stories Mental health cases 'rise in young' 'Not enough' done on mental health Mental health staff to help police Nick Clegg has launched a strong attack on how the NHS treats mental health patients.
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21 Jan 2014
Disability Rights UK E-Newsletter January 2014
Disability Rights UK E-Newsletter January 2014 Disabled people leading
19 Jan 2014
Mother’s plea for son who lost benefits after missing signing on because of cancer op
A letter from a desperate mother:
19 Jan 2014
Local MP Ignores the Plight of Disabled Constituents - My Response.
Dear Mr Rees -Mogg, I was very disappointed to find that you and one other MP voted against an inquiry into the effects of the government's Welfare Reform policies. As a disabled person, long time disability rights activist, and one of your constituents , I find your actions heartless and short- sighted to say the least. While a hundred and twenty five of your fellow MP's (finally) voted for an inquiry into these damaging, divisive, and compassionless policies, you wanted to ignore them. You wanted to ignore the plight of disabled people, 10,700 of which (at last official count) have died after being wrongly found 'fit for work' by ATOS, many through suicide. http://statistics.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd1/adhoc_analysis/2012/incap_decd_recips_0712.pdf You wanted to ignore the devastating impact of Bedroom Tax, which has contributed to a rise in homelessness and hardship across the country. You wanted to ignore the many families who can no longer afford to put food on the table as a result of the brutal benefit sanctio
19 Jan 2014