Workers strike over site closures
Workers at two Remploy factories on Merseyside are staging another two-day strike in protest at closure plans.
13 Feb 2008
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Conditions in mental health wards a scandal - Lamb
Commenting on statistics released today by the Healthcare Commission showing that more than half of nurses on mental health wards report being physically assaulted at work, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Norman Lamb said:
13 Feb 2008
Cure hope over diabetes therapy
A pioneering treatment for diabetes is being rolled out across the country with experts believing it could eventually lead to a cure. Six centres are receiving nearly £10m of government funding to offer transplants of insulin-producing cells.
12 Feb 2008
Disabled-friendly guide launched
A new online guide has been launched to help promote businesses in Fife which provide a disabled-friendly service. DisabledGo has rated shops and other services based on their ability to cater for people in wheelchairs or who have visual or hearing difficulties.
12 Feb 2008
Hospital help for patient group
A new role has been created at Cornwall's largest hospital to support patients with learning disabilities. The Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro says it has realised there is a need to improve care for these patients.
10 Feb 2008
Parents upset as day centres shut
Parents and carers are angry at the closure of two day care centres for people with learning disabilities.
10 Feb 2008