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Latest news and blogs covering the issues important to disabled people right now
Ryan’s story: Freedom at Fethneys Residential Care Home
Ryan lives at Fethneys, our residential service in Worthing for up to 10 disabled adults. Ryan discusses meeting famous actors, becoming a famous fan of Portsmouth Football Club, and why Fethneys is a great place to live.
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Ashley on life at Fethneys Residential Home: Great support and firm friendships
Ashley lives at Fethneys, a residential service in Worthing that supports up to 10 disabled adults.
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Disabled people are the missing figures in the Budget
The build up to Budget day comes with much speculation about what tax changes may be announced and lots of headline figures and claims. At Leonard Cheshire, we are focusing on a different set of figures today - on what this budget means for social care and the people affected by it.
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