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Disability concerns

Local authorities are struggling to meet the housing needs of people with learning disabilities, according to research from the charity Mencap.

Local authorities are struggling to meet the housing needs of people with learning disabilities, according to research from the charity Mencap.

The charity found 82% of councils said there was a shortage of housing for adults with learning disabilities, and 94% of local authorities claimed more needed to be done to meet their needs.

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