Liberal Democrats back better support for children with special educational needs
The Liberal Democrat Spring Conference today backed measures to improve support for children with special educational needs (SEN).
8 Mar 2008
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Liberal Democrat spring conference backs radical plans for the health service
The Liberal Democrat Spring Conference today backed plans to radically transform the NHS into a 'people's health service' by empowering individuals and decentralising control to local communities. The measures will set the NHS free from central government control, make it accountable to the people it serves through elected health boards and deliver high quality services to all guaranteed in a 'Patient's Contract'.
8 Mar 2008
Wheelchair lie mother is jailed
A mother who convinced her son he could not walk and kept him in a wheelchair for five years has been jailed.
8 Mar 2008
Vulnerable people 'denied rights'
The human rights of people with learning disabilities are frequently breached, according to MPs and peers. The Joint Committee on Human Rights say vulnerable adults are particularly likely to be abused and neglected.
7 Mar 2008
BBC to search for disabled model
The BBC is to launch a televised search for a disabled woman to become a fashion model. Britain's Missing Top Model will see eight women with disabilities compete to prove they have what it takes to become a mainstream model.
7 Mar 2008
Test to spot early glaucoma signs
Computer software to spot signs of glaucoma earlier than conventional tests is being developed by UK experts.
7 Mar 2008