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Council Cut Care Hours for Autistic Man | London News
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When a social worker recommended increasing care hours for an autistic man with severe needs, Brent Council cut them instead—forcing his brother to move back home and sacrifice his job. The council’s failure to act caused immense distress, leading to an Ombudsman investigation that found fault. The council apologized, paid £1,000 in compensation, and pledged to overhaul its processes to ensure families get timely, adequate support.
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