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disability
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What does Scotland’s new hate crime change?
Ferret Fact Service looks at the changes in the new hate crime law.
Dramatic rise in deaths of those with home care prompts inquiry calls
The number of people receiving home care who have died over the last year has increased by 71 per cent, prompting calls for scrutiny.
Human rights concerns raised over cuts to social care
The Scottish Human Rights Commission has raised “deep concerns” as new research highlights many people relying on social care packages at home have had those reduced or completely withdrawn.
Crucial services to disabled people cut due to coronavirus pandemic
Care packages for disabled people have been suspended with immediate affect due to staff pressures resulting from the coronavirus epidemic.
‘An attack on human rights’: how austerity is eroding the lives of disabled people
The Ferret and HuffPost investigate the impact of government austerity policy on the lives of disabled people in Scotland.
