New learning disabilities project
A project for people with learning disabilities has been launched in the north of Scotland.
15 Mar 2007
News
Disabled woman gets £8.5m payout
A woman in need of 24-hour care since being knocked down while using a pedestrian crossing has been awarded £8.5m compensation. Leanne Evans, 22, of Erdington, Birmingham, was 13 when she suffered a serious brain injury as a result of being struck by the car. She now relies on a wheelchair, has severe memory trouble and needs eight carers to look after her.
15 Mar 2007
Talking Labels for the blind and partially sighted
Derby Primary Care Trust (PCT) have agreed to provide talking labels to the blind and partially sighted. This is in contrast to the Blackpool PCT, who stated that an individual would have to pay for each label for his medication.
15 Mar 2007
No such thing as naughty anymore?
More and more badly behaved children are being diagnosed with conditions like ADHD. Latest figures show global use of ADHD drugs has nearly tripled since 1993.
15 Mar 2007
Warning on child heart drug doses
Children with congenital heart failure may be at risk from discrepancies in doses of a heart drug designed for adults, researchers have warned. The amount and formulation of captopril vary widely across the UK when it is given to children, a study shows - and may mean the amount given is incorrect.
15 Mar 2007
Research reveals prejudice against people disclosing impairments
The risks of disclosing unseen disabilities and health conditions in the teaching, nursing and social work professions are compounded by the stigma attached to them, according to the Disability Rights Commission (DRC). In a new report* commissioned by the DRC and published today, a supportive workplace or training environment was found to be key in encouraging disclosure among employees and those training within the three professions. Yet participants in the study said that major shifts in attitudes and behaviour were needed in the workplace to overcome their fears about disclosure.
14 Mar 2007