Park the charges for charges
Park the Charges - our campaign for free hospital car parking for carers Carers UK is working with Julie Cooper MP to campaign to make hospital parking free for carers in England.
12 Oct 2015
News
5 Common Myths About Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia isn't a very well-known condition. Even some teachers and professionals are confused about the causes, symptoms and prevalence. Here are five common myths-along with the facts.
11 Oct 2015
Lib Dem conference: Lamb welcomes UN’s inquiry into UK ‘rights violations’
A former Liberal Democrat minister has welcomed the UN's decision to carry out an unprecedented inquiry into "systematic and grave violations" of disabled people's human rights in the UK.
11 Oct 2015
Councils reject two-thirds of requests for care
Two-thirds of older and disabled people in England who turn to their local councils for help with care are turned away, figures show. Nearly 1.85 million requests for support were made last year, but just over 650,000 people received help.
11 Oct 2015
First drug 'slows decline' in progressive MS
The first drug to slow the decline in patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis has been reported at a conference. The disease affects nerves and leads to fatigue, muscle problems and loss of vision. Preliminary data from trials of 732 people showed that ocrelizumab slowed the onset of disability by 24% over the course of 12 weeks.
11 Oct 2015
Liberal Democrat Motion on Mental Health passed in the Welsh Assembly, or Senedd
The following motion was passed in the Welsh Senedd, or Welsh Assembly, on Wednesday 7th October 2015
11 Oct 2015