West Dorset
Liberal Democrats

Mums appeal to supermarkets for special needs trolleys

Mums of children with special needs who have been campaigning to get adapted trolleys at a supermarket were shocked to discover there has been one there all the time. Anna Cowie, of Shelley Road, has been asking for special needs trolleys at East Grinstead's Sainsbury's since the store was refurbished over a year ago - and has frequently been told by staff that none is available. She needs one for her son Jack, 12, who has severe learning disabilities, Down syndrome and autism.

30 Nov 2006
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Families of disabled face care home closure

Families in Mole Valley have been shocked by plans to close a care home for mentally disabled people. For decades parents have relied on Daffodil House in Reigate to provide respite care for their severely handicapped sons and daughters.This care allows them a break from the strain of looking after a disabled child.

30 Nov 2006
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Carers of Adults rated at Star turn in Report

Inspectors have praised the level of social care provided for adults in Derbyshire. The Commission for Social Care Inspection has announced its ratings for Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council. Stars are given depending on the quality of service. The county council was awarded the maximum three stars, while the city council was given two stars.

30 Nov 2006
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25 years on

In recognition of World AIDS Day tomorrow, John Barrett, Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West, has tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons calling on the government to commit the resources needed to care for those living with HIV all year round.

30 Nov 2006
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Chemo drugs 'destroy brain cells'

Drugs used to destroy cancer cells may actually be more harmful to healthy cells in the brain, research suggests. A team from New York's University of Rochester found several types of key brain cell were highly vulnerable to the drugs.

30 Nov 2006
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Shopping made "wheely" easy

The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) today issued a policy statement setting out for the benefit of local authorities the case for Shopmobility. Shopmobility schemes loan equipment such as manual wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs and powered scooters out to anyone with limited mobility for use within a town centre or shopping mall.

30 Nov 2006
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