Researchers in Norway believe Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as ME, may be caused by a wayward immune system attacking the body. The illness, the cause of which is uncertain and has no known cure, has attracted significant controversy. A small study, reported in PLoS One, showed a cancer drug, which inhibited the immune system, relieved symptoms in some patients.
A. 'Conference calls on the government to take positive action to support carers in the following ways;
Tesco's proposals to improve traffic flows, caused by the proposed new store on the ex-Smiths Industries site off Winchester Road, have received a major setback from Hampshire County Highways planners.
A recommendation backed by Hampshire Conservative Leader Ken Thornber to spend nearly £1/4million on web-broadcasting County Council and Cabinet meetings has been blasted as a waste of public money and a stab in the back for library and bus users facing cuts in services.
The Green Libdems have just completed their participation in the consultation process for the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Our contribution can be found in the resource folder linked below.
Many disabled people risk losing essential payments under planned benefits changes, a charity has warned. Scope says the proposed test of claimants' need is flawed for focusing on the disability but ignoring relevant factors like housing and transport. Thousands could be left with little or no financial support, Scope warns. The government argues new payments will be more effectively targeted to those in greatest need, while cutting overpayments of £600m a year.