Disability candidate
Lib Dem Candidate Chosen March 5, 2014 6:11 AM Dukes Ward Candidate Teresa Smith
12 Mar 2014
National News
New research sheds light on mysterious fibromyalgia pain
Fibromyalgia affects 1% to 5% of Americans, mainly women, but until recently, scientists had no idea what might be causing its severe and mysterious pains. For decades, doctors told patients their agony was imaginary, the result of emotional hysteria, not a physical ailment.
12 Mar 2014
Nine new hiring a PA factsheets
Disability Rights UK are working, together with the Low Income Tax Reform Group (LITRG) to run a series of half day events exploring the tax implications of employing a personal assistant to meet health or social needs. LITRG have produced nine factsheets that will help you understand your tax and national insurance responsibilities if you are taking on a personal assistant. These are:
12 Mar 2014
Support for new efforts to save local pubs
A local Councillor spoke in favour of measures to protect local pubs at a national conference.
12 Mar 2014
Blind man repeatedly had his benefits stopped because DWP failed to send his letters in braille
Rob Powell had to turn to payday loans to survive after blundering pen-pushers continually sent hIm letters he couldn't read
12 Mar 2014
Tories' Essex youth service cuts allowed to proceed
Major cuts to Essex Youth Services will now go ahead. The Conservative majority on a scrutinycommittee on Wednesday 11 March agreed to not oppose the cuts, after they were approved by Essex County Council's Cabinet.
12 Mar 2014