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			<title>Demand for an assessment of human impact of the cuts</title>
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Guardian letter published
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Possible breakthrough for disabled children </title>
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New proposals in England could promote inclusion and citizenship for disabled children
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			<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Campaign for a Fair Society</title>
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The Campaign wants power and control to shift from government to citizens, families and communities. 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 14:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Principles of Self-Directed Support</title>
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These seven principles provide the ethical context for the implementation of Self-Directed Support as a system for reforming care and support.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 10:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>West Lancashire Peer Support</title>
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Les Scaife describes how the West Lancashire Peer Support Group was born and the work it continues to do.
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			<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 14:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Is It Only Me?</title>
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S.H.Barnett wonders why personal budgets which promise so much have largely failed to deliver.
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			<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 14:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Are Institutions Still With Us?</title>
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Sam Sly explores the problems that leave too many people with complex needs in long-term institutional care.
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			<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 13:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Full Citizenship for People with Intellectual Disabilities</title>
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An interview with Simon Duffy for the Finnish Year Book on Intellectual Disabilities on the nature of citizenship.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 12:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Manavodaya</title>
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An outline of the innovative work of Manavodaya.
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 17:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Personalisation and Human Rights</title>
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In this paper the authors argue that the broad policy concepts and detailed practice of personalisation are rooted in, and informed by, human rights.
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			<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Self-Directed Support in North Lanarkshire</title>
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This site contains information about Self Directed Support in North Lanarkshire.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.centreforwelfarereform.org/library/by-date/selfdirected-support-north-lanarkshire.html</link>
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			<title>Over 35,000 people have signed Pat's Petition so far - have you?</title>
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Stop and review the cuts to benefits and services, which are falling disproportionately on disabled people, their carers and families.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.centreforwelfarereform.org/news/over-35000-pfar-have-you/00032.html</link>
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			<title>Relative Matters - The essential guide to finding your way around the care system for older people</title>
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Fellow of the Centre Chris Moon-Willems has published an important new book on care and support for older people.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>New book on support to older people published</title>
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&lsquo;This is an invaluable book for anyone involved in planning care for elderly loved ones. It is both highly personal and supremely professional. It is a book about practice, written from the heart, and littered liberally with gems of insight and practical tips.'
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.centreforwelfarereform.org/news/new-book-on-le-published/00031.html</link>
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			<title>Personalisation Forum Group shortlisted for Mental Health Hero award</title>
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It was announced this week that the Personalisation Forum Group has been shortlisted for the Mental Health Hero community organisation award.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.centreforwelfarereform.org/news/personalisath-hero-award/00030.html</link>
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			<title>Sarah Maguire wins Training &#38; Dissemination of Good Practice award</title>
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Sarah Maguire of Choice Support wins an award for Training and Good Practice.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.centreforwelfarereform.org/news/sarah-maguiractice-award/00029.html</link>
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			<title>Self Direct Members' Meeting 18 April 2012</title>
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The first Self Direct Members' Meeting (free membership included).
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Welsh Focus First Annual Conference 4 April 2012</title>
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Welsh Focus's Inaugural Conference - an important event in Wales.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.centreforwelfarereform.org/news/welsh-focus-4-april-2012/00028.html</link>
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			<title>Campaign for a Fair Society launches eight-point Manifesto</title>
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The Campaign For a Fair Society is launching its manifesto for a better future at an event at the House of Lords today (12th March). 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.centreforwelfarereform.org/news/campaign-fornt-manifesto/00026.html</link>
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			<title>ISFs in Action - to be published on 7 March 2012</title>
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How a large block contract was converted into individual service funds - report launch 7 March 2012.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.centreforwelfarereform.org/news/isfs-in-acti7-march-2012/00023.html</link>
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			<title>Social Justice</title>
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To create and share deeper accounts of social justice; to better support citizenship, family and community.
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			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Dignity in Old Age</title>
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To promote dignity and independent living for older people by strengthening family resilience and developing personalised healthcare.
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>The Campaign for a Fair Society</title>
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To campaign against the unfair cuts that target disabled people and to demand a fairer system for all.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Personalised Support</title>
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To develop new service options and to make personalisation real and achievable for individuals and families.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Disabled Children, Young People &#38; their Families</title>
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To reform education and support for disabled children so that they and their families achieve citizenship.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Mental Health Reform</title>
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To reform mental health services and increase opportunities for recovery, personalisation and self help.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Social Work &#38; Brokerage</title>
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To improve the systems underpinning personalisation and reduce the burden of bureaucracy on social workers.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Personalisation in the NHS </title>
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To help people with long-term health conditions better manage their support and improve healthcare outcomes.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Tax-Benefit Reform</title>
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To develop a radically simplified - but fair - system of tax and benefits that combines income security and positive incentives.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Citizenship for All</title>
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To help people understand what citizenship really means and to ensure everyone, no matter their background, gets the chance to contribute. 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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