Treating stroke survivors for a heartbeat problem called atrial fibrillation (AF) might prevent many patients from going on to develop dementia, UK experts believe. Research into nearly 50,000 patients' records found that AF after a stroke more than doubles the risk of dementia.
Leicestershire Liberal Democrats have welcomed confirmation that the County Council will receive £754,827 funding for the County Music Service, for the next 12 months. Confirmation of this funding means that the service is safe for at least the next 12 months and there is no need to reorganise the current arrangements in the short term.
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg addressed the Scottish Liberal Democrat conference in Perth on Saturday.
Liberal Democrat leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne today launched the Government's Action Plan on climate change.
A cross-Government action plan on climate change backed by the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister is launched today setting strict actions and deadlines for Whitehall.
The Labour Group on Blackburn with Darwen Group pushed through their budget last night with only the Liberal Democrats oppsoing them.