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Winter blackouts: Disabled people must draw up their own back-up plans, say ministers

By John Pring on 15th December 2022 Category: Politics

Winter blackouts: Disabled people must draw up their own back-up plans, say ministers
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The government and the energy industry have told disabled people whose lives depend on powered equipment in their homes to draw up their own back-up plans to protect themselves ahead of possible blackouts this winter. Both the government and the energy […]

Winter blackouts: Disabled customers’ fear over confusion on life-saving support

By John Pring on 15th December 2022 Category: Activism and Campaigning

Winter blackouts: Disabled customers’ fear over confusion on life-saving support
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Disabled people who rely on powered equipment in their homes to survive have expressed serious concerns at the government’s failure to provide clear information about how they will be protected in the event of power blackouts this winter. Disability News Service […]

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