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London Marathon is Eddie Kidd’s ‘greatest feat’
6 June 2011 Last updated at 20:48
London Marathon is Eddie Kidd’s ‘greatest feat’ By Clark Ainsworth BBC News, Brighton
Eddie Kidd jumped the Great Wall of China in 1993Former daredevil Eddie Kidd has spent the past two months completing what his wife has described as his greatest feat yet – the London Marathon.
In his prime Kidd was one of the best stunt riders in the world.
Neurology care 'is lacking' for UK patients
7 June 2011 Last updated at 01:56
Neurology care ‘is lacking’ for UK patients By Michelle Roberts Health reporter, BBC News
The Royal College of Physicians and the Association of British Neurologists say many patients with conditions like epilepsy or Parkinson’s disease are unable to access specialist care.
Carers of children with disabilities need respite
Carers of children with disabilities need respite
Closing short breaks units will pile even more pressure on the already stressed parents of disabled children
- Kate Belgrave
- guardian.co.uk,
- Monday 6 June 2011 15.34 BST
This month, Lancashire county council will start to consult parents of children with disabilities about plans to close some of the county’s short breaks units (once called respite). The units give parents much-needed breaks from caring, and children a chance to socialise.
The plans to close units could impact on families such as Colin and Jennifer Dalley’s. They have three daughters with learning disabilities and behavioural problems, all needing supervision and support. The youngest, Kirsty, 11, needs constant care and monitoring, because she has severe epilepsy. She has an adapted bed and bathroom.
