Dutch common sense may halt Mobility Scooter tax
A campaign against a new import tax on mobility scooters for disabled and older people may have been given a lifeline by a Dutch court ruling.
15 May 2008
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Royal British Legion - "Honour the Covenant" Campaign
The powerful Commons Defence Committee published a report in February which supports a number of the demands of the 'Honour the Covenant' campaign. There is more to do, however.
12 May 2008
Variation in child asthma care
There is "worrying" variation in the number of children admitted to hospital for asthma attacks in different areas of England, a charity has warned.
12 May 2008
Adults with Autism, to be audited
For the first time the government is to calculate the number of adults with autism in England.
12 May 2008
Care home residents 'must move'
A decision to close three residential centres in East Sussex will see 10 disabled people having to move home, the county council has said. Social care spokesman Keith Glazier said the residents would "no doubt find this a difficult time" but the authority would support them.
12 May 2008
Care home ratings 'may mislead'
New star ratings for care homes in England have been criticised for giving a misleading impression. The Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) gave 70% of providers a three star (excellent) or two star (good) rating. But the charity Age Concern says many homes may have been given a one star (adequate) undeservedly. Its research, found cases in which inspections had failed to establish if residents were treated respectfully.
12 May 2008