Rowers circumnavigating Britain in ‘brutal’ charity challenge arrive in Scotland
The Row4MND crew has battled low temperatures, gales and heavy seas as they attempt to raise £57 million for MND research. Source link
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Postcode lottery means groundbreaking MND drug is a lifeline for some – but ‘mental torture’ for others | Politics News
Eleanor Dalley didn’t think she’d live to see 50 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019. There is no cure, and most people die within a few years as they lose their ability to move, eat, talk and breathe. But for Eleanor, there was a lifeline – a breakthrough drug that has stopped the condition in its tracks. “It’s a miracle to be honest, it’s like I’ve frozen in time,” the mum-of-one told Sky News. Image: Eleanor Dalley celebrated her 50th birthday in the Maldives MND affects the brain and nerves, causing muscles to get progressively weaker. While Eleanor has lost some movement in her legs, her symptoms have not got any worse – allowing her to reach milestones she did not think she would live to see. “My worst fear was that I’d be dead within a year,” Eleanor said. “I would put things on TV that would make me cry, so that I could say it was the TV that was making me cry, but it wasn’t really. It was …
MND to consider requiring CCTV at pet grooming businesses in ongoing law review
The review is part of efforts to strengthen safeguards on public health and safety, as well as animal health and welfare. It covers a review of the penalty framework to ensure that it remains effective in deterring acts of animal cruelty and abuse. “We will consider whether to include requirements for CCTV recordings when we amend the legislation,” said Mr Tan. People who work in animal-related businesses, including pet groomers, are entrusted with the care of their clients’ animals and are expected to uphold high standards of animal welfare, he added. “Hence, these individuals face higher maximum penalties under the Animals and Birds Act for animal cruelty and welfare offences compared to other members of the public,” he said. Mr Tan said failure to meet minimum standards in the Code of Animal Welfare may be used as evidence for enforcement action. “Upon conviction for an animal welfare offence, the court may also issue a disqualification order to an individual to disqualify them from owning an animal or running an animal-related business for up to 12 …