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05/07/2010

We hear how a drug shortage is affecting Parkinson's sufferers, and ask whether the campaign to create new village greens is leading to a housing crisis.

Julian Worricker brings you up to date on the latest drug shortage which is affecting Parkinson's sufferers, could it be a long-term problem?

We'll hear from three leading disability charities who've had a chance to digest the budget. They tell us how the cuts will affect their work?

And is the campaign to create new village greens leading to a housing crisis?

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57 minutes

Last on

Mon 5 Jul 2010 12:00

Chapters

  • Village Greens versus Housing

    Is the law on village greens stopping people getting on the housing ladder?

    Duration: 07:38

  • A Shortage of Sinemet

    People with Parkinson's are having difficulty getting hold of a vital drug called Sinemet. There's a global shortage, but why, and when will it be resolved?

    Duration: 08:53

  • Three major disability charities respond to the recent budget

    The recent budget suggested changes to a number of disability allowances. Three major charities discuss what this might mean for disabled people.

    Duration: 11:31

  • Music Festivals and PRS

    Should musical performers be paid more for playing at festivals?

    Duration: 04:00

  • Wayne Hemingway

    The former fashion designer and co-founder of Red or Dead has now turned his attention to social housing.

    Duration: 07:14

  • The End of the Commission for Rural Communities

    The Commission for Rural Communities is to be abolished. So who will speak up for the countryside now?

    Duration: 08:14

  • Abolishing Laws

    The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has invited us to go online and nominate rules and regulations that should be scrapped. So is this a serious Government initiative or just an expensive gimmick?

    Duration: 04:24

Broadcasts

  • Mon 5 Jul 2010 12:00
  • Mon 5 Jul 2010 12:04

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