5 Common Myths About Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia isn't a very well-known condition. Even some teachers and professionals are confused about the causes, symptoms and prevalence. Here are five common myths-along with the facts.
11 Oct 2015
Dyspraxia isn't a very well-known condition. Even some teachers and professionals are confused about the causes, symptoms and prevalence. Here are five common myths-along with the facts.
A former Liberal Democrat minister has welcomed the UN's decision to carry out an unprecedented inquiry into "systematic and grave violations" of disabled people's human rights in the UK.
Two-thirds of older and disabled people in England who turn to their local councils for help with care are turned away, figures show. Nearly 1.85 million requests for support were made last year, but just over 650,000 people received help.
The first drug to slow the decline in patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis has been reported at a conference. The disease affects nerves and leads to fatigue, muscle problems and loss of vision. Preliminary data from trials of 732 people showed that ocrelizumab slowed the onset of disability by 24% over the course of 12 weeks.
The following motion was passed in the Welsh Senedd, or Welsh Assembly, on Wednesday 7th October 2015
The Government looks set to press for air strikes but political pressure and aid efforts are the best solution In September 2014 the Coalition Government put forward a motion to Parliament asking for its consent to carry out strategic air strikes against the so-called Islamic State in Iraq.