Web links for 4th November 2011
04 Nov 2011,
by ToUChstone blog
in Web links
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Excellent post from Rick
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WRVS’ survey of well-being among old people finds the cuts are “causing anxiety and worry, particularly the closure of community centres, libraries, post offices and potential cutbacks in transport services and concessionary fares. Participants question current government policies in these areas and are very concerned about the implications of cuts on vulnerable, older people”
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Lord Low’s review of Disability Living Allowance mobility component and people in residential care concludes the WQelfare Reform Bill is wrong to stop paying mobility benefits to 78,000 people in residential care.
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Sue Marsh calls the Beeb out: “shame on you” she says. She’s right.