Mental-Health Bill must not repeat mistakes of the past - Pugh
Commenting on the Mental Health Bill published today, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson, John Pugh MP said:
17 Nov 2006
Wider social benefits should be considered by NICE - Gidley
Commenting on the news that two drug companies plan to apply for a judicial review of the way NICE reached its conclusion on the Alzheimer drug Donepezil, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson, Sandra Gidley MP said:
17 Nov 2006
PCT decision to re-examine acute medical services proposals should be welcomed - Farron
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the possible reprieve for acute medical services at the Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal. The new Chief Executive of Cumbria Primary Care Trust, Sue Page, made public comments today after the Trust's monthly board meeting. This news follows on from a meeting Tim had with Sue Page on Friday where Tim asked her to pull back from plans to cuts services at the Westmorland General.
17 Nov 2006
Farron demands Ambulance Service reconsider decision to put First Responders 'on ice'
Health services in the more rural areas of South Lakeland have been dealt another blow as the Ambulance Service puts the First Responders scheme 'on ice'.
17 Nov 2006
Toby Philpott Selected
The Liberal Democrats have selected Toby Philpott as their Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Folkestone and Hythe. Toby was elected following a hustings meeting and ballot of members from across the constituency following a hard fought three way race.
17 Nov 2006
Norfolk: Lib Dems relaunch campaign for national regulation of buses
A group of local councillors has this week relaunched a campaign that it started almost four years ago after continuing public dissatisfaction with local bus services.
17 Nov 2006