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Lawrence Bond’s inquest

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With friends of Lawrence Bond at his inquest on 16 June 2017. Being found fit for work was kept out of the inquest, which lasted only half an hour. Anne Marie O’Sullivan and her mother Eileen, also bereaved, Unite Community Camden, members of Camden Momentum and other concerned people attended with WinVisible. Read more: Disability … Read more

PIP assessment from paper evidence, exemption from interview

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People are told that everyone has to have a face-to-face interview for PIP.  This is not true.  Official DWP guidance sets out exemption from the interview, where there is enough evidence on paper to establish your daily living needs and mobility needs, and/or where the face-to-face interview is likely to be stressful to you.  (The … Read more

Oppose Camden care charges increase

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http://camdennewjournal.com/article/its-shameful-that-a-labour-council-is-ready-to-make-vulnerable-people-pay-more-for-care-rather-than-pressure-the-government LETTERS   It’s shameful that a Labour council is ready to make vulnerable people pay more for care rather than pressure the government 23 March, 2017 • DISABLED women are contacting us, desperately worried about council bills for home care and support, and the daily help they need but can’t afford to pay for … Read more