People who were overpaid carer’s allowance ‘could spend decades paying it back’
There has been a big jump in people found to have been overpaid Carer’s Allowance – and some may face decades paying back what they owe – according to a
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Fewer getting help as 1.84 million social care requests leaves system at ‘crisis point’
The social care system in England is at “crisis point”, with more people asking for care but fewer receiving it, according to a report. The study, from the influential King’s
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Social workers missed opportunities to stop abuse of woman before violent murder
There were “missed opportunities” to stop the abuse of a vulnerable woman before she was murdered, an independent review has found. Sharon Greenop, 46, was found dead at her home
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IFS finds Universal Credit disproportionately reduces incomes among poorer adults
Some 1.9 million adults will be at least £1,000 per year worse off under Universal Credit – while 1.6 million will gain more than this amount – analysis has found.
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Billion pound bill expected for fixing ‘serially botched’ disability benefits
A £1 billion bill is expected for fixing botched disability benefits, MPs have warned. Vulnerable claimants lost out on £340 million support due to systemic errors when disability payments were
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Texas courts should take charge of disabled teenager case wrongly taken to America
Judges in the United States should now make decisions relating to the future of a profoundly disabled teenager who was wrongly taken out of England by his father, a judge
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Disabled benefit cuts will cost taxpayer more than they save, says MS charity
Benefit cuts for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) will cost the Government more money than they save, a charity has said. A report released by the MS Society says that
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Woman who beat disabled husband to death after years of abuse to be sentenced
A 73-year-old woman who beat her wheelchair-bound husband to death with a wooden pole after years of abuse will be sentenced for his manslaughter. Packiam Ramanathan (pictured) went into a
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Adjustable lifts among disability improvements announced at 73 train stations
Disabled access will be improved at 73 railway stations in Britain, the Department for Transport has announced. Measures such as lifts and adjustable ticket counters will be installed from £300
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Abused pensioner who beat wheelchair-bound husband to death cleared of murder
A “frail” 73-year-old woman who beat her wheelchair-bound husband to death with a wooden pole after suffering years of abuse has been cleared of murder. Packiam Ramanathan went into a
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