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.
The following motion was passed in the Welsh Senedd, or Welsh Assembly, on Wednesday 7th October 2015
A former care minister has suggested that the Liberal Democrats might be in favour of reopening the Independent Living Fund (ILF).
The Liberal Democrats have "a mountain to climb" to prove that the party will stand up for all those in need, their annual conference has been told by a disabled activist.
Deaf and disabled people are set to march on Downing Street on Saturday (26 September) to protest at government cuts to the Access to Work scheme.
A disabled war veteran told of his holiday hell after travel giant Thomas Cook recommended him a completely unsuitable hotel which left him "marooned".
