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Dialect – BBC West victimise, bully & sack disabled presenter

BBC West's Bristol headquarters

plus Council Disabled Respite Care Cuts

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Annie Walker joins us to discuss proposed closure of beds at Bristol City Council’s Bush Respite Care Centre in Hengrove. She explains how crucial respite care is and how to help by signing the petition on the council’s website.

Petition: The Mayor not to reduce the number of beds at The Bush Residential Centre for disabled children

We the undersigned appeal to The Mayor not to reduce the number of beds available for overnight respite at The Bush Residential Centre for disabled children.

These beds are currently used by some of the most vulnerable disabled children and pressured families in our city.

Background information: These beds are currently used by some of the most vulnerable children in Bristol, families who are under great pressure and regard the current service as a lifeline. Ref. Short Breaks and other services for disabled children Consultation Draft v.25.4.14.

The consultation finishes on June 30 for more information visit: www.citizenspace.com/bristol/cyps/short-breaks/consult_view

Read more at http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Bush-residential-centre-provides-taste-normal/story-21071781-detail/story.html

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