Sainsbury’s has become the second of the big four supermarket chains to introduce widespread fines for shoppers who abuse accessible parking spaces. The retail giant has set up a squad of uniformed enforcers on motorbikes who will patrol about 400 of […]
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Government’s mental health vision ‘will need resources’
Campaigners have welcomed the government’s new mental health “vision” for the next ten years, but say it would need to be accompanied by sufficient funding and strong political leadership. The Department of Health (DH) said the launch of its New Horizons […]
Green paper promises ‘fairer, simple and affordable’ care system
The government has announced plans for a “National Care Service” that would provide a “fairer, simple and affordable” system of care and support for disabled adults and older people in England. The green paper, Shaping the Future of Care Together, lays […]
Government announces winning bids for dementia pilots
The government has announced the winning bids to run pilot projects that form part of its national dementia strategy. Phil Hope, the care services minister, announced the 22 sites across England where advisors will guide people with dementia and their families […]
Report finds ‘major inequalities’ in Parkinson’s services
Too many people with Parkinson’s disease are failing to receive the services they need, according to a report by a group of MPs and peers. The report by the all-party parliamentary group for Parkinson’s disease found “major inequalities” across England, Wales […]
Survey finds public support for tackling discrimination
Disabled people are often seen as “inferior” “victims” or “figures of pity”, according to a new survey. But the online survey of more than 2,000 adults, to mark the disability charity Scope’s Time To Get Equal week, also found strong support […]
New hotline provides free advice for carers
The government has launched a new telephone hotline to provide information and advice to England’s five million carers. The Carers Direct hotline and website include information about assessments, benefits and direct payments, and help in staying in or returning to work […]
Disabled children ‘still being failed by NHS’
The NHS is still failing to meet the basic health needs of disabled children, despite funding and policy commitments from the government, according to a new report. The report accuses primary care trusts (PCTs) of an “unacceptable” failure to allocate funding […]
Care and health regulator to study effects of recession
The new independent care regulator is to examine the long-term impact of the recession on social care and health services, as one of seven studies and reviews it will be carrying out this year. The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) recession study […]
Spending watchdog calls for better autism services
Most councils and NHS bodies in England have no idea how many adults with autism live in the area they serve, according to a report by the public spending watchdog. The National Audit Office (NAO) report accuses the government, local councils […]