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Liberal Democrats show support for Police protest over pay

An estimated 18,500 police officers are marching in central London today in a protest over pay. Officers are angry that a 2.5% pay rise has been backdated to only 1 December for officers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Home Office said it had a responsibility to make sure pay rises were in line with government policy. Liberal Democrats London Mayoral candidate Brian Paddick, a former Met Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner, has taken part in the march.

23 Jan 2008
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Farron seeks Ministerial assurance on flooding strategy

Having seen many of south lakelands roads - especially the A6 at Heversham - under water, and experienced at first hand the impact of flooding on our rail network, local MP Tim Farron is today seeking reassurance from the Department for Communities and Local Government that there are effective strategies in place to cope with the increasing threat of flooding to our communities. The Environment Agency has responsibility for protecting homes from flooding, but it is up to the highways authorities, education authorities, Network Rail and the utility companies to ensure that they protect people from flood risk in each of their areas.

23 Jan 2008
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"Ambulances are not a replacement for Coronary Care Unit" - Farron

Local MP Tim Farron has expressed his concern that although ambulance drivers and paramedics perform a magnificent service, they should not be considered as an alternative to the Coronary Care Unit at Westmorland General Hospital. Cumbria Primary Care Trust and the University Hospitals Trust of Morecambe Bay have stated that increased ambulance journey times would not present a problem because of paramedics on ambulances being able to administer life-saving 'clot busting' drugs to someone suffering a heart attack.

23 Jan 2008
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MP demands consultation before damaging changes to out of hours doctors services

Local MP Tim Farron has expressed concern at the news that Baycall, an NHS-provided service providing out-of-hours GP medical care may be scrapped in favour of a private sector provider. Mr Farron fears that if Baycall is indeed scrapped, with some sources suggesting it may happen by April, it will be replaced by an inferior service provider, compromising quality.

23 Jan 2008
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Clegg sets out plans for a people's Health Service

Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has outlined his vision for the NHS, setting out plans to give communities genuine control over local health services, and providing for older people with personal care needs. The Policy Paper, which will go to the Party's Spring Conference in March, proposes a 'Care Guarantee', with an additional £2 billion spent on a personal care payment for all elderly people requiring care, based on need and not their ability to pay. The paper also proposes a 'Patient Contract' guaranteeing every citizen access to a high standard of core healthcare entitlements within maximum waiting times, directly elected local Health Boards instead of unaccountable Primary Care Trusts, and the rolling out of direct payments and individual budgets for people with chronic, long term conditions, for mental health services and support for those with learning disabilities.

23 Jan 2008
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