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Agencies ‘failed to work together’ to save disabled man murdered by friend

By John Pring on 14th November 2019 Category: Crime

Agencies ‘failed to work together’ to save disabled man murdered by friend
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Social services, police and other agencies could probably have saved the life of a disabled man who was exploited by “friends”, if they had worked together and shared information about his ordeal, says a leading disabled campaigner. In the months leading […]

Research shows impact of ILF closure on London councils

By John Pring on 28th June 2018 Category: Independent Living

Research shows impact of ILF closure on London councils
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One in three London councils have cut the care packages of more than a third of disabled people who were previously receiving support from the Independent Living Fund (ILF), following its closure, according to new research. The user-led research shows a […]

‘Dangerous’ cuts to support are ‘exposing government’s ILF lies’

By John Pring on 11th September 2015 Category: Independent Living

‘Dangerous’ cuts to support are ‘exposing government’s ILF lies’
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“Dangerous” cuts to the care packages of former recipients of Independent Living Fund (ILF) support are exposing “false” government promises that they would not lose out when the fund closed say campaigners. One London council Waltham Forest, has admitted cutting the […]

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