Guide dog test for taxi drivers
Guide dogs have been taking the lead in showing taxi drivers how to better care for passengers with disabilities.
9 Oct 2007
All-in-one gizmo for blind people
A multi-purpose gadget for blind people that will enable them to listen to music and identify household items is under development. The TellMate, designed by Singapore company, GaiShan Technology could soon be available in the UK.
9 Oct 2007
Quick action slashes stroke risk
Rapid treatment of mini-strokes massively reduces the risk of a major stroke by 80%, a Lancet study shows.
9 Oct 2007
Tackling hate crime needs a combined approach
Evan Harris MP, President of DELGA, has called for a combination approach to tackling incitement to homophobic hate crimes in the Commons debate on the new Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill today. He argued that as well as the legal approach to tackling incitement we need to have more thorough and inclusive sex and relationships education in schools, and deal with homophobic bullying more strongly, to achieve the wider social change needed.
8 Oct 2007
Downing Street hospital petition gets 1000 signatures in first week
Commenting on the success of the e-petition to save the Princess Royal Hospital on the Downing Street website, Serena Tierney said:
8 Oct 2007
NOW BOOKING: Folkestone Literary Festival
The Full programme for the Folkestone Literary Festival has been announced, and promises to be the biggest and best yet. The Festival, supported by Folkestone Town Council amongst others, runs 2 - 10 November 2007 and has its full programme on-line at www.folkestonelitfest.co.uk
8 Oct 2007