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Don’t cut Care

On 1st March at 10.30am West Sussex County Council Adults’ Services Select Committee will be meeting to discuss, amongst other things, changes to the eligibility criteria for social care.
People with learning difficulties speak out.

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Carers of disabled lose respite due to lack of funding

Carers of disabled lose respite due to lack of funding

The mother of a disabled teenager has hit out a decision to stop funding to an out of school club in the Magherafelt area. She claims the service is a lifeline for parents who are often at breaking point. The money for the club comes from the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister and costs around eighty thousand pounds a year. The Barnardo’s charity says it’s one of seven projects for children being cut this year. Julie McCullough reports.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00ddz3s

National Demonstration in London

National Demonstration in London
An event will take place in London on March 26th, where it is hoped thousands of people from across the country will come together to show their opposition to government cuts.

The organisers have provided a second assembly point for the event around the Green Park area; approx 30 minutes walk from Hyde Park. This has been designated specifically for those with mobility problems.

Norfolk Coalition of Disabled People are working with the Norfolk Coalition Against Cuts to arrange transport to this event.
An accessible coach is being booked with room for a number of wheelchairs.

If you would be interested in attending and being part of NCODP’s presence in this march, and would like to use this coach, please contact us as soon as possible to ensure your space.