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The “unfinished revolution” of care in the community has failed the most disadvantaged people in society, according to a report.

The Centre for Social Justice report says that the changes in care, which abolished the distinction between psychiatric and other hospitals, are flawed.

As the government embarks on a wholesale shake-up of care, the report warns that a lack of services in the community means that resources are still directed to hospitals which are “untherapeutic and dangerous places”.

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A range of local agencies such as Citizens Advice Bureau, Blackfriars Advice Service and Southwark Law Centre are hosting a drop in advice and information event for local residents.

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Winter weather alerts aimed at helping vulnerable people during cold snaps are to be introduced in England.

Agencies such as the NHS and social services will get the Met Office alerts and will then have to take action to ensure people are safe in their homes.

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On 27th October we received details of the intended changes to the Taxicard scheme in Southwark from Councillor Dora Dixon-Fyle, Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care.

Taxicard provides providing subsidised door-to-door transport in licensed black cabs for people who have mobility impairment. Eligibility for the scheme is linked to being in receipt of the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA).

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Peckham Space is pleased to announce its second OPEN exhibition and calls for artworks.

This unique exhibition will showcase artworks that have a connection to Peckham and will take place from 29 November – 17 December 2011 at Peckham Space on Peckham Square, London SE15.

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Supporting People cuts will put vulnerable people at risk and shunt costs on to other parts of the care and support system, councils have warned.

Cuts were being made to housing-related support despite councils’ strong belief in its effectiveness, found the survey of councillors and housing officers in 139 English authorities by the Local Government Information Unit and housing provider Circle Housing.

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Disabled people, their carers, friends and family, are protesting against proposed changes to vital benefits and services in 14 places around the UK. But what difficulties do they face?

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Wallace & Gromit are calling on people across the UK join The Great British Tea Party from the 1st -10th December to raise thousands of pounds for sick children in hospitals and hospices by enjoying a cuppa tea and a slice of cake.

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Southwark Council’s consultation on its new approach to equalities and human rights is now open.

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Cambridge House  is participating in the Big Draw on the 17th and 18th October (11:00am – 3:oopm).

19Plus is a group run by Cambridge House in Southwark for adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities which focuses upon social and life skills. All of the staff working on the provision are Arts trained and use creative methods as a medium through which they enable clients to express themselves and develop independent living skills.

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