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Disabled man ‘put up for auction’ on care website
James Knight’s sister, Emma, was shocked to find his details on a website
The family of a man with a learning disability say they are horrified that their local council put him “up for auction” on a care website.
Emma Knight found Devon County Council was inviting companies to bid to look after her 45-year-old brother James.
The website listed other personal details that James’s family say could easily identify him.
Mum launches fight for carers' rights
First published Wednesday 26 November 2014 in News Northwich Guardian: Photograph of the Author by Gina Bebbington, Chief Reporter
A MUM and campaigner who has been a full time carer for 40 years is using Carers Rights Day to raise awareness of the problems she, and many others like her, face on a daily basis.
Moulton woman Dorothy Jump has cared for her son Christian since he was born.
Call for review of Carer’s Allowance application process
The Carers’ Association has called for a complete review of the application process for the Carer’s Allowance in respect of those looking after people with learning disabilities and autism.
The association said it is encountering a worrying rise in the rejection rate following desk-top assessments at the Department of Social Protection.
The father of a 16-year-old boy with autism drives 50 miles a day to bring his son to the Stepping Stones ABA school in Kilcloon, Co Meath.
Anthony Doolan gave up his permanent, pensionable job ten years ago to care for his son Paul full-time.
He said his son cannot be left at any stage on his own and needs to be under constant supervision.
