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guiding inspiration behind what many see as a revolution in social care", but some academics have criticised the concept of
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to supporting disabled people and has called for the department to be closed down, arguing that disabled people were "hit 19 times harder than the average person" under the 2010-2015
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Unlocking the Imagination: Strategies for Purchasing Services for People with Learning Difficulties
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