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Johnson’s social care ‘fix’ is ‘disappointing… regressive… and insulting’

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

Johnson’s social care ‘fix’ is ‘disappointing… regressive… and insulting’
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Disabled campaigners have delivered a withering response to the government’s long-awaited plan to “fix social care” in England. The proposals were announced on Tuesday by the prime minister, Boris Johnson, who claimed they would “fix social care” and the NHS treatment […]

Government’s silence over gaping holes in plans to ‘fix social care’

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

Government’s silence over gaping holes in plans to ‘fix social care’
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The government has refused to explain why there are gaping holes in its long-awaited plans to “fix social care”, and it has even been unable to define what it means by “personal care”. The proposals were announced on Tuesday by the […]

‘Disappointment and sadness’ over Labour’s social care policy

By John Pring on 17th October 2019 Category: Independent Living

‘Disappointment and sadness’ over Labour’s social care policy
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Frustrated disabled campaigners have expressed “massive disappointment” at Labour’s latest policy announcement on social care, after it failed again to commit to introducing a legal right to independent living if it wins power. Jeremy Corbyn promised on Tuesday that a Labour […]

‘Breakthrough’ Lords report gives boost to campaign for free care

By John Pring on 4th July 2019 Category: Independent Living

‘Breakthrough’ Lords report gives boost to campaign for free care
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A new parliamentary report that calls on the government to introduce free personal care has been branded a “major breakthrough” for campaigns led by disabled people and their grassroots organisations for a national independent living service. The report, by the House […]

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