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Pensioners opposed to the shake-up of the adult care system

Andrew finds out why hundreds of people are opposed to the plans for the shake-up of the adult care system. Freda Potten tells us why she thinks day centres are so important.

Pensioners in Reading are angry they could be penalised for working hard and saving for retirement. Today they'll be handing over a petition to councillors signed by hundreds of people opposing plans for a shake-up of the adult care system.The proposals will mean thousands of people will have to start paying for things like daycare and transport - previously free or heavily subsidised.

The woman behind the petition is Freda Potten and she told Andrew Peach why she thinks day centres are so important.

Daisy Benson is the councillor responsible for adult social care in Reading and Andrew asked her what they're changing.

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Mon 7 Mar 2011 07:00

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  • Mon 7 Mar 2011 07:00