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Hannah Graham

Disabled Newcastle mum feels 'like a prisoner' as lack of care leaves her unable to leave the house

A disabled parent says she can't be the mum she wants to be because of a shortage of vital social care.

Kate Van Dam, who has cerebral palsy, dreams of waving her eight-year-old daughter off at the school gates, or enjoying a trip to a park or museum with her.

Instead. Kate, who moved into an accessible property in Lemington at the end of last year, is barely able to leave her house.

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