Daily Archives: 18/02/2012

OfT takes action over ‘unfair’ mobility aids market

18/02/2012 – 9:00 am

The Office of Fair Trading (OfT) has taken action against a leading stairlift company following a study into “unfair business practices” across the mobility aids market.
In the wake of last year’s report, OfT launched an investigation into Acorn Mobility Services – which trades as Acorn Stairlifts – for potential breaches of consumer protection laws.
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Supreme Court case ‘could change social care landscape’

18/02/2012 – 9:00 am

The Supreme Court has been hearing a “landmark” community care case that could have huge implications for disabled people who receive support from their local council.
Lawyers have described the two-day appeal as potentially the most important social care court case in 15 years.
KM, a disabled person with high support needs, is asking the court to [...]

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