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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
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Murray Dick, LibDem spokesperson for Law, Fairmuir & Hilltown

Dundee LibDems slam Labour's failure on Pension Credits

Dundee Liberal Democrats have today (Wednesday 22nd November) slammed the Labour Government's failure to properly administer Pension Credits. Statistics released today by the Department for Work and Pensions revealing a 2.6% rise in the level of fraud and error in pension credits.

22 Nov 2006
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Syphilis still spreading

Today's news from the Health Protection Agency that the number of syphilis infections is still increasing is a wake-up call to the government over the poor funding of sexual health services, says DELGA chair Jen Yockney. The number of infections nationwide has spiralled from 333 in 2000 to 2,807 in 2005.

22 Nov 2006
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Alzheimer's heart link explained

Scientists have discovered how heart disease or a stroke may trigger Alzheimer's disease. Both conditions lead to a reduction of oxygen flow to the brain.

22 Nov 2006
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Call for improved dementia care

Care for people with dementia in England and Wales must be more co-ordinated, with better access to specialist services, a watchdog says. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence also called for carers to be given access to counselling as part of its guidance.

22 Nov 2006
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