Cameron's 'Work for Welfare' doesn't help disabled people
For the Conservative Party's 'Work for Welfare' planned reform benefits to be successful, they must specifically include disabled people says Employers' Forum on Disability.
23 Jan 2008
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Disabled bay parkers face fines
Two Asda supermarkets in Swindon are to introduce £60 fines for drivers who park in disabled bays without displaying the relevant badge. The policy comes into force at the Wiltshire stores on the North Orbital road and in West Swindon on 4 February.
22 Jan 2008
Appeal over bogus charity boxes
Businesses in Kent have been duped into promoting a scam charity drive, according to police. Firms have been asked to display boxes containing sweets that claim proceeds from a £1 donation will go to the Dogs for the Disabled charity.
22 Jan 2008
Clegg to outline vision for NHS
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg is due to outline his ideas for the NHS, which are expected to focus on a "care guarantee" for the elderly. On a visit to an Age Concern centre in Kingston on Thames, Mr Clegg will unveil proposals that will be put to the Lib Dems' spring conference.
22 Jan 2008
Boy guilty of disabled man murder
A teenager has been convicted of murder for his part in a brutal gang attack on a man with learning difficulties.
22 Jan 2008
Bar and restaurant managers should be given shopping trolleys
Reading the article by Nick Bishop, who has cerebral palsy, on coping with getting around bars and restaurants, I found myself nodding in agreement (a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/jan/10/disability.longtermcare">How am I supposed to get up there?, January 10).
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22 Jan 2008