Taunted man needed stitches
A man with learning difficulties needed hospital treatment after being taunted and assaulted by a group of up to 15 children at Newbury train station.
4 Feb 2008
News
Anti-TNF drug 'safe and useful' for polymyalgia rheumatica patients
Researchers have suggested that anti-TNF drug etanercept is safe and effective at treating patients with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). Italian scientists from Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova published the results of their study in the journal Arthritis Care & Research.
4 Feb 2008
Hope for carers over Europe judgement
A woman who claims she faced discrimination at work because she needed to look after her disabled son has won the latest round in her legal battle. The judgement could signal ground-breaking changes for anyone who looks after sick, frail or disabled relatives. In the UK, that means six million people.
1 Feb 2008
Carer's case 'may sour relations'
A landmark case which could give new rights to millions of carers may affect workplace relations, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Sharon Coleman, who has a disabled son, has won the initial stages of a case at the European Court of Justice claiming "discrimination by association".
1 Feb 2008
Blue badge overhaul plan launched
Proposals to overhaul the blue badge parking scheme for disabled drivers have been published by the government. It wants to make it easier to take action against those who have stolen, forged or used the badges fraudulently.
1 Feb 2008
Minister backs costly care policy
Scotland's health secretary remains committed to free personal care for the elderly, despite a report which said it faced an uncertain financial future. Nicola Sturgeon said it was a "good policy", but she added that future costs would determine decision making. Spending watchdog Audit Scotland revealed on Friday that there was a funding shortfall of up to £63m. It also said the policy, introduced in 2002, differed greatly from council to council. Local authorities said the report showed they were right to press for reform of the free personal care legislation.
1 Feb 2008