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On June 30th 2015, the government will cease to provide the Independent Living Fund (ILF), a...

Lasting power of attorney (LPA) forms are changing on Wednesday 1 July, 2015. On Wednesday 1...

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Care & Repair England has produced a series of guides for people with long- term conditions...

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The country faces a major housing crisis, with not enough new homes being built for our...