Monthly Archive: June 2015
Charlie Cooper writes in The Independent – Only one in three people who are unhappy with their NHS care or with other public services actually complain, according to a survey conducted by the ombudsman. The...
Having an ambivalence to the honours list it’s pleasant to note some deserved awards in the health, disability and charity realm. A total of 1,163 people are honoured in the list, with women slightly outnumbering...
Charlie Cooper writes in The Independent – People suffering a mental health crisis are being treated “without warmth and compassion” by staff at some A&Es, the national care watchdog has said. Investigators from the Care...
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. This year we’re focusing on building...
Two disabled men have ben fined for being drunk at the wheel of their mobility scooters after they were stopped just two hours apart in the same town. Lyndon Prewett, 49, ripped two drainpipes of...
Steve Connor writes in The Independent – The Roman philosopher Seneca the Younger said “there is no great genius without some touch of madness”. Now scientists have shown that he may have ben right. A...
Charity Limbcare announced as a winner of the Queens Award for voluntary service. Limbcare has been announced as a winner of the Queens Award for voluntary service. The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is the...
Most daily papers today are running stories regarding the GP shortage – Charlie Cooper for The Independent writes – Thousands of patients have had to find a new GP because their local practice has closed,...