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Alex – Interview 04b
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It has taken a long time for Alex to get an appropriate care package. She had a long period of being passed between learning disability and mental hea
Alex was diagnosed with classic autism aged three years old. She lives independently in an adapted house, with some care assistance. A few years ago she was injured in a road accident and, as a result, now has epilepsy.
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Alex – Interview 04b
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Alex describes her experiences of direct payments and commissioned services.
Alex was diagnosed with classic autism aged three years old. She lives independently in an adapted house, with some care assistance. A few years ago she was injured in a road accident and, as a result, now has epilepsy.
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