At last, after three years of cuts to social care, there now seems to be a growing awareness that there may be a problem in cutting this vital public service. Sadly that problem, at least as far as the newspapers … Continue reading
Now I know that disabled people enjoy a laugh just like the next person but this latest bit of news I have is not funny whatsoever? According to a very well-respected blogger it appears the Nursing Times is accepting sponsorship … Continue reading
Last summer, when Mary Laver carried the Olympic torch along Newcastle’s New Bridge Street buoyed up by the cheers and applause of the crowds lining the route, it was as a British hero. The former RAF servicewoman has rheumatoid arthritis … Continue reading
The case in this article about this woman’s father shows how secret courts are going to be used against those who try and defend their loved ones, you’ll start to see more and more cases like this mark my words? … Continue reading
The behaviour of Atos and the Police in this matter is absolutely disgusting, we are no longer living in a free democracy, we are living in a secret police state, a place where just ice can no longer be guaranteed. … Continue reading
Four staff from the Solar Centre, at St Catherine’s Hospital in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, deny more than 50 counts of mistreating vulnerable adults in their care. Alleged incidents involved 17 different patients, many of whom are blind, mute and have … Continue reading
The PIP replaced the disability living allowance this week and GPs will be required to give details of the diagnosis, history, variability, treatment and the impact of the condition on the patients’ life, for which they will be paid … Continue reading
I’m writing this after having been offered a “Conference Call” with Dr.Stephen Duckworth, I had originally agreed to such a call in the near future but have now decided to decline this offer for several reasons, one being his interview … Continue reading
Hello Everyone. Just letting everyone know that new posts on the website may not appear as often as they presently do because of some change in my personal life. First of all my health is not that good, the second is … Continue reading
Nurses who can’t speak English are being allowed to work on wards without undergoing proper tests, MPs warn today. They accuse the nursing watchdog of endangering patients by failing to enforce adequate language checks and have asked for ‘urgent’ action … Continue reading