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Lords vote opens door to vital care charging reforms… ‘but pressure on MPs is vital’

By John Pring on 10th March 2022 Category: Independent Living

Lords vote opens door to vital care charging reforms… ‘but pressure on MPs is vital’
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A disabled peer has called on disabled people and their organisations to pressure MPs to back proposals on social care charging that could make a real difference to the life chances of younger people who rely on care and support. Baroness […]

Minister dismisses cross-party support for ‘40 and under’ free care proposal 

By John Pring on 3rd February 2022 Category: Independent Living

Minister dismisses cross-party support for ‘40 and under’ free care proposal 
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The government has dismissed strong cross-party support in the House of Lords for proposals that would mean many disabled people never having to pay for their social care. The proposed amendment to the government’s health and care bill would mean that […]

Government’s social care reforms are a road to nowhere for disabled people, says peer

By John Pring on 9th December 2021 Category: Independent Living

Government’s social care reforms are a road to nowhere for disabled people, says peer
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Controversial government social care reforms would continue to limit the life chances of disabled people, while benefiting the children of wealthier homeowners, a disabled peer has warned the House of Lords. Baroness [Jane] Campbell said that plans to fix the social […]

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