Concern at crime against disabled
A "worrying picture" of hate crime against disabled people has emerged in the Highlands, according to a report.
15 Jan 2008
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Teams to include autism experts
Specialists to provide support to autistic youngsters and their families have been proposed in a shake-up of child disability services. Highland Council had used the Scottish Society for Autism for advice and support, but ended the arrangement over cost issues.
15 Jan 2008
Ministers back gay hate crime law
The law on hate crime in Scotland is to be widened to protect the gay community and disabled people.
15 Jan 2008
Scooter replaced by BBC listener
A man from Telford left stranded by thieves who stole his mobility scooter, has had it replaced with a new one.
15 Jan 2008
Med diet 'cuts baby asthma risk'
Pregnant women who eat a Mediterranean diet may help protect their children from asthma and other allergies, researchers say. The Crete team studied 468 mothers and their children from pregnancy to six and a half years after the birth.
15 Jan 2008
Making roadworks more accessible for the disabled
Surrey County Council is among the first authorities in the country to take active steps to ensure our road works are safe for disabled residents.
15 Jan 2008