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
MP welcomes move to release staffing levels on hospital wards
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, will start publishing staffing levels from April. Tim said this is 'another welcome step in restoring public confidence'.
26 Feb 2014
We can be heroes
As three disabled people top a poll of the country's heroic figures, Ian Macrae asks whether this really says anything about the place of disabled people in society
25 Feb 2014
Abolish 0845 Numbers
Prospective Lib Dem MP Jackie Porter is campaigning to abolish the 0845 number from public customer service lines in Hampshire.
25 Feb 2014
All repeat WCA medicals to be stopped
In an urgent memo obtained by Benefits and Work, the DWP have told staff that due to a growing backlog at Atos all current employment and support allowance (ESA) claimants will be left on the benefit, without further medical checks, until another company can be found to do repeat work capability assessments (WCAs). The memo, dated 20 January, goes on to say that this will reduce the number of claimants moving off ESA, but that there are no plans to inform claimants or MPs about the change.
25 Feb 2014
Splinting finger joints at night 'can help osteoarthritis patients'
People with osteoarthritis affecting their finger joints could benefit from the use of splints overnight as they sleep, according to a new study.
25 Feb 2014
Attitudes to disabled children: the good, the bad and the change needed
We held a survey with MumsNet this week. It found 6 out of 10 parents of disabled children find activities - like play groups, youth clubs and leisure centres - shut out their son or daughter.
25 Feb 2014