Vengeance is not the answer
Dear Sir,
DPH
28 Aug 2014
National News
MP backs 'Vote for Bob' nature campaign
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has signed up to support the RSPB's new campaign putting nature at the heart of the political agenda.
28 Aug 2014
Closing Loopholes in Zero Hours Exclusivity Ban
Liberal Democrat Business Secretary, Vince Cable is calling on business, unions and individuals to help identify and close potential loopholes in plans to ban the use of exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts.
28 Aug 2014
Closing Loopholes in Zero Hours Exclusivity Ban
Liberal Democrat Business Secretary, Vince Cable is calling on business, unions and individuals to help identify and close potential loopholes in plans to ban the use of exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts.
28 Aug 2014
Fifth time’s the charm for the work capability assessment review
Last week we submitted evidence to the snappily-titled 'fifth independent review of the work capability assessment' - the fifth and final review of the process determining if sick and disabled people are awarded Employment and support allowance (ESA) while they are unable to work.
27 Aug 2014
Getting hospital care right
The last time I went to see a GP I had to explain what a learning disability was. I don't think that I should have to do that - all doctors should have an understanding about it. It can be scary enough going to hospital without worrying about whether my doctors even understand about my learning disability. I have been working as a volunteer for Mencap for 20 years, and I am shocked and saddened that so many people with a learning disability die avoidably every year.
27 Aug 2014