More Focus On Strokes Needed In Chesterfield
Speaking on the Stroke Association's call for Chesterfield to get involved in a major Government consultation, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield Paul Holmes, said:
26 Jul 2007
Local Hospitals Forced to Choose Money over Patient Health
Hospitals are being forced to balance the books rather than keep the wards clean according to Romsey MP Sandra Gidley. Commenting on the recently released figures on Healthcare associated infection Sandra said:
26 Jul 2007
Probe over wheelchair 'car fraud'
Six disabled people have been arrested in connection with what is believed to be the widespread abuse of a scheme to help wheelchair-users buy cars. An investigation for BBC Radio 4's You and Yours programme revealed some had repeatedly bought high-value cars VAT free, then sold them for huge profits. The BBC's Shari Vahl said it was believed those involved had made hundreds of thousands of pounds.
25 Jul 2007
Billions lost due to complex benefit system
For the eighteenth year in succession the National Audit Office has refused to sign off the Department for Work and Pensions' accounts due to unacceptably high levels of fraud and error. Commenting, Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary for Work and Pensions Danny Alexander MP said:
25 Jul 2007
Disabled urged to get airborne
In spite of the costs involved and people's preconceptions about who can learn to fly, the British Disabled Flying Association (BDFA) is using a number of adaptations to persuade disabled people that flying is an achievable goal. The BDFA welcomes people with all types of disabilities
25 Jul 2007
Many 'believe myths' on epilepsy
Many people believe potentially harmful myths about epilepsy, a study from University College London suggests. A third would put something in the mouth of a person having a seizure to stop them swallowing their tongue - but doing so could block their airways. And 67% of the 4,605 people asked would call an ambulance immediately, Epilepsy and Behavior journal reports. This is only needed for first seizures, those lasting over five minutes, if the person is hurt or has several seizures.
25 Jul 2007