20 Mar 2024

'You've set my house on fire', carer's message to Disabilities Minister

From The Panel, 6:20 pm on 20 March 2024

Finance Minister Nicola Willis today called the Disabilities Minister Penny Simmonds and officials in for an urgent briefing following changes to disability funding.

Whaikaha, the Ministry for Disabled People, unveiled changes on Monday to purchasing rules for disabled people's equipment and support services, with immediate effect.

Amy shares her experiences as a carer as shock ripples through the disability community.