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Richard J Porter1, Henrietta Trip2, Chris Daffue3
1Distinguished Professor, Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand; Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Services for Adults with Intellectual Disability, Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Aotearoa New Zealand.
Abstract:
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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