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DWP lies to cover its tracks on mobility cuts

22/12/2012 – 9:00 am

The government is facing mounting outrage after planning to restrict eligibility for support for people with the highest mobility needs, without any warning or consultation – and then lying about what it had done.
Anger has been growing following last week’s publication of the final assessment criteria that will decide eligibility for the new personal independence [...]

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Classification flaws could mean missed swimming opportunity at London 2012

02/06/2012 – 9:00 am

The lack of severely-impaired swimmers in the British team at this summer’s Paralympics could mean a missed chance to highlight sporting opportunities for other people with similar conditions, according to a leading athlete and activist.
Helen Dolphin is Britain’s fastest 200 metre freestyle swimmer in the S5 category, but because of flaws in the classification system [...]

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