Just imagine what would happen if the word 'fibromyalgia' was casually dropped into conversation. Chances are there would be a lot of blank faces staring back. So just think what its like for the 14 million people in the EU, whose condition, fibromyalgia, is at the moment not even recognised as a disease.
There will be two informal sessions for members at the Lib Dem South East Conference in Worthing on 25th October in the Dining area of Northbrook College to meet the Lib Dem candidates for Party President. These will take place at 10.30 with Lembit Opik and at 2.30 with Chandila Fernando and Ros Scott. The candidates will each give short presentations and answer questions.
Local MP Tim Farron has joined with health professionals to campaign for a new cancer unit in south Cumbria. Currently patients requiring treatment for cancer have to travel to Carlisle or Preston, enduring some of the longest distances in the UK for cancer treatment.
West Midlands MEP Liz Lynne has warned that playing your I-pod too loudly could do serious damage to your ears.
During its XXII Congress, held 10-12 October in Paris, Andrew Duff MEP (Lib Dem, East of England) was elected as president of the Union of European Federalists. When presenting his candidacy, Mr Duff outlined the Federalists' response to the current events: "Above all, the European federalists are truly engaged to combat the rise of nationalism. At a time when Europe is facing security challenges at home and abroad, when the financial system's stability is at risk, and when the consequences of climate change are becoming real, the need for European unity is greater than ever."
Plans for the £100 million redevelopment of Newcastle General Hospital will be considered by councillors in November.
