The adverse impact of disability funding cuts on individuals with intellectual disability

Richard Porter; Henrietta Trip; Chris Daffue; Julie Fitzjohn; Peri Renison

doi:10.26635/6965.6898

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The adverse impact of disability funding cuts on individuals with intellectual disability

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The adverse impact of disability funding cuts on individuals with intellectual disability

Richard Porter, Henrietta Trip, Chris Daffue, Julie Fitzjohn and Peri Renison

New Zealand medical journal, Vol.138(1609), pp.9-14

14/02/2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26635/6965.6898

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Abstract

disability funding

New Zealand

intellectual disability

Government policy

funding cuts

vulnerable people

During 2024, significant changes were made to funding available for the support of individuals with intellectual disability. These included a “freeze” on funding for residential care and a restriction of what flexible funding can be used for. This article examines the serious adverse effects of these changes, which we have observed in our clinical practice with this vulnerable group of people.

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Record Identifier: 9926712953101891
Title: The adverse impact of disability funding cuts on individuals with intellectual disability
Creators: Richard Porter
Henrietta Trip
Chris Daffue
Julie Fitzjohn
Peri Renison
Publication Details: New Zealand medical journal, Vol.138(1609), pp.9-14
Academic Unit: Psychological Medicine (UOC); Nursing
Publisher: Pasifika Medical Association
Date published ; e-published: 14/02/2025
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Language: English
Resource Type ; Subtype: Editorial