Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Herts County Council - Road Repairs to A4251 and A4125 Watford, Rickmansworth, Berkhamsted, Tring and Northchurch
Road repairs are to take place on several stretches of the A4251 and the A4125 between 16 September 2013 and 16 March 2014. These will require road closures and waiting restrictions when the signs are in place.
14 Oct 2013
Raise for council social workers in bid to halt exodus
MORE money will be offered by a council in a bid to stop its haemorrhaging of social services staff.
DW
14 Oct 2013
Hard won rights for vulnerable young carers, are a welcome step forward.
For far too long, the needs of hundreds of thousands of young carers who do incredible things to look after and support members of their family have been overlooked. They pay a big price with their school work, their social lives, and very often their own health. The role of carers at any age is still not valued or recognised anywhere near enough. This is despite the strides Lib Dems in government have made recognising carers needs and, for the first time, establishing the right in legislation to have these needs assessed.
PBMP
13 Oct 2013
World Mental Health Day
Those of you who have read previous contributions from me to Lib Dem Voice will know that at the very top of my list of priorities as a health minister is to transform the care and support for people with mental health problems. Every year, the Mental Health Foundation - one of Britain's leading mental health research and policy charities - holds World Mental Health day, to raise awareness of different mental health conditions. Mental health has always struggled to attract the same attention as physical health conditions, and initiatives like this have played a valuable role in gradually turning the tide.
NLMP
13 Oct 2013
Grant allows charity tailoring clothes for disabled people to expand
A charity which offers tailoring solutions for people with disabilities is to expand, thanks to a grant from BBC Children In Need.
13 Oct 2013
Disabled access on trains, is not very good
More than 1,000 of the UK's 2,500 railway stations need "urgent" upgrades to help disabled people, the government has said. But while efforts to improve the situation are being made, some disabled passengers in the West Midlands fear their problems could continue for years.
13 Oct 2013