More than 170 homes lived in by disabled people in Derby
are being hit by the so-called bedroom tax, despite the property being
specially adapted. And, if tenants did want to move out, there are currently
only nine modified properties available to them in the city. The shock
statistics come as one MS sufferer, who uses a wheelchair, told of her anguish
after being put on a list to move from a three-bedroomed bungalow affected by
the charge. Read more on the Derby Telegraph website.
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