Diabetes cases in UK hit high of three million
Three million people in the UK have now been diagnosed with diabetes, says charity Diabetes UK, which warns this new high could create a huge burden on the NHS.
9 Mar 2013
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Your legal rights as a carer in paid work
It's important to be aware of your legal rights as a carer. Your human resources department may be able to help you. Requesting flexible workingBack to top The Work and Families Act 2006 and the Employment Rights Act 1996 give employed carers the right to request flexible working, such as changing hours or working from home. Flexible working can be arranged to maintain your normal income.
9 Mar 2013
Transport and disabled people: realising independence and full participation
Purpose: to look at the role of transport in disabled people's lives and what more needs to be done to ensure itfacilitates the outcomes of realising independence and full participation. This meeting brought together policy makers, transport operators, passenger groups and disabled people.
9 Mar 2013
We changed the law together
Campaigning works - we've all just helped change the law to make things fairer for people with mental health problems.
8 Mar 2013
Disability charity urges calm over councillor who said disabled children "should be put down"
PEOPLE angry at a Cornwall Councillor who said disabled children "should be put down" have been urged not to call him or visit his home.
8 Mar 2013
Minister thanks hard working Bradford MP on Social Care Report
Bradford East MP, David Ward, was joined by Norman Lamb MP, Minister of State for Care and Support, in a Westminster Hall debate on Tuesday 5th March to discuss the key conclusions from his report into Social Care in Bradford East.
8 Mar 2013