The carers allowance is too complex and should be replaced with a single benefit for people unable to work for any reason, a think tank says. The allowance is designed to help those caring for relatives for more than 35 hours a week,
A 10-year-old boy from Devon raised £1,000 for charity by braving the elements with a Christmas morning swim.
A new football team for people with disabilities has received funding from the Cheltenham Strategic Partnership.
Women who are going through the menopause have a higher risk of developing respiratory diseases such as asthma, researchers say. In a study of more than 1,200 women, those who had not had a period in the past six months had worse lung function and more respiratory symptoms.
Gene-targeting therapies could one day offer relief from allergies such as hayfever, say UK and Swiss scientists. A gene called "GATA-3" can stop the body's immune system from working properly when it meets potential allergens, they say.
Shepway Liberal Democrats wish all our members, supporters, readers and their families and friends a very Merry Christmas and we look forward to working with you in the New Year.
