Britain should introduce a ban on all smoking in cars?
LONDON — Britain should introduce a ban on all smoking in cars to protect people from second-hand smoke, a leading doctors’ union said Wednesday.
The British Medical Association (BMA) urged the government to take a “bold and courageous step” and extend current laws to include a ban on smoking in private vehicles.
Christmas Fair to help those with learning difficulties and their carers
Christmas fair to help carers organisation
PAMIS, which provides support to people with profound learning disabilities in South Lanarkshire, is organising a fundraising fair
By Gillian Provan 15 November 2011 17:00 GMT
An organisation that helps people with profound learning disabilities and their carers in South Lanarkshire is gearing up for a fundraising Christmas fair.
PAMIS, which helps 85 families across the area, is organising a sale of crafts and jewellery at Wishaw General Hospital on December 2, with all the money raised going towards events and fun activities for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).
Sunderland charity chief’s ‘grave concern’ over care cost plans
The Government wants more people to manage their own personal budget and by 2013
Published on Tuesday 15 November 2011 10:40
CHARITY bosses have criticised proposals which could see pensioners paying hundreds of pounds more per week for social care.
It is feared up to 3,000 elderly Wearsiders could be hit by the changes being considered by Sunderland City Council.
The proposed shake-up to the contributions policy would remove a maximum cap of £108.70.
Instead, people would be individually assessed as to what they can afford to pay.
