The Liberal Democrats will today launch their new plans to cut unfair health charges - including providing free eye and dental checks, and conducting a thorough independent review of the prescription charge regime. Serena Tierney has welcomed the proposals as giving a fairer deal for residents in Mid Sussex.
Responding to the Conservatives call today for a cross party consensus on climate change, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Norman Baker MP, said:
The Department of Health has announced that from the start of April the cost of an NHS prescription in England is to rise by 10p to £6.50. NHS dentistry charges will also go up, with the maximum cost for a single course of treatment rising to £384.
Yesterday, the Liberal Democrats launched the most generous package for older people on offer from any major political party.
The Liberal Democrats have launched a campaign to stop illegal nuisance calls in the run-up to the General Election in Epping Forest.
The Liberal Democrats have today launch the most comprehensive package of policies for older people of any major political party. It is aimed at lifting the most vulnerable pensioners out of poverty and ending the inherent unfairness of the system by bridging the historic gap between men and women.
