Elderly to get personal care cash
Elderly people in England are to be given cash to fund their own social care, the health secretary has said.
11 Dec 2007
Elderly care plan must be more ambitious - Lamb
Commenting on reports that the Government is planning on giving elderly people grants to pay for their own care, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Norman Lamb MP said:
11 Dec 2007
Pensioners getting less now than in 1950 - Alexander
On the day that the Government has announced the level of benefits for next year, the Liberal Democrats have released figures showing that pensioners now receive less than in 1950.
11 Dec 2007
Computer says no to a 'miracle'
A woman who claims she was healed by prayer had to battle the benefits system to stop her disability payments. Officials said the computer did not "have a button for miracles".
11 Dec 2007
Post Office Sham
The closure of 5 MORE post offices, now means that the Post Office has closed 15 throughout Shepway since 1999, including the Crown Post Office in Folkestone, which is due to close in March 2008.
LB
10 Dec 2007
Town Council Visit Folkestone Academy
A delegation from Folkestone Town Council today visited the Folkestone Academy for a presentation and guided tour with Principal John Patterson. The £38 million Academy opened in September, and the tour was an opportunity to show off some of the facilities at the school.
10 Dec 2007