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Disabled mum seeks ban on dangerous ‘snake-oil cures’ for autism

By John Pring on 30th June 2016 Category: Crime

Disabled mum seeks ban on dangerous ‘snake-oil cures’ for autism
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An autistic mum has secured more than 50, 000 signatures in just two weeks for a petition calling on the government to ban the sale of dangerous chemicals that are being sold as “cures” for autism. Emma Dalmayne says she has […]

Alarm over huge new ‘care village’ for autistic adults

By John Pring on 4th February 2016 Category: Housing

Alarm over huge new ‘care village’ for autistic adults
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Disabled campaigners have expressed alarm after work began on a huge new “care village” for autistic adults, despite concerns raised by the local council. The £4 million project will see a 40-unit “specialist care centre” on land in North Shields, with […]

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