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disability
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- Courts · Hackney
Hackney Council Proceeds with Eviction of Family with Disabled Child
Hackney Council is proceeding with the eviction of a family with a disabled child due to tenancy fraud allegations. The new Green-led administration claims it cannot stop the move, sparking concerns from activists and clinicians about the impact on the child.
Hackney4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 71 · Hype 45 
Courts · HillingdonHillingdon Council faulted over disabled man's housing case
Hillingdon Council wrongly gave a disabled man only 24 hours to prove his home was unsuitable before withdrawing support. The local authority has since apologised and agreed to adjustments after an ombudsman found fault in its handling of his homelessness application.
Hillingdon3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · HackneyHackney Council Scraps Social Care Cap, Bills Set to Triple for Some
Hackney Council has removed its £250 weekly cap on at-home care charges, a move expected to generate £150,000 annually. One disabled resident anticipates their monthly bill will rise from £1,000 to £3,000.
Hackney5 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45