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Disabled people win small step towards greater independence

Guardian - 11 May 2011

The Law Commission's final proposals for reform of 60 years' worth of adult social care statutes for England and Wales, are to be welcomed.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/joepublic/2011/may/11/disabled-people-small-step-greater-independence?INTCMP=SRCH

NHS care 'worse for those with learning disabilities'
BBC News - 21 Jun 2010

People with learning disabilities in the South West get poorer quality healthcare than others, a survey of doctors and nurses has found.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/10371680.stm