£1.5m cut in services for adults with learning disabilities

By Kirsty McGregor on 21 October , 2009 in Adult protection, disability, Learning Disabilities, social work, social workers, workforce

The BBC is reporting cuts in day care services for adults with learning disabilities are to be given further consideration by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

It will be interesting to see how many more stories like this will follow in light of the recession.

About Kirsty McGregor

Kirsty McGregor is Community Care's workforce editor. She reports daily on social workers' pay and conditions, education, training, career progression, registration and fitness to practise. This includes issues affecting newly qualified social workers across the UK and the recent development of the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE) in England. She is also responsible for producing job hunting and career progression advice.

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