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Free loft insulation; Fox damage; Disability rights

British Gas says millions are missing out on free loft insulation. The effect human drugs can have on pets, and the poor access for people with disabilities in public buildings.

Millions of people are missing out on getting free loft insulation under a Government scheme, according to British Gas. The offer is now open to 90% of homes that need it. So who is eligible? And why is money originally collected from bill payers for the fuel poor being offered up to everyone?

Human drugs are not designed to be consumed by animals, but some vets do recommend it. Peter White speaks to a woman who self-medicated her Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

The disability charity that is saying the UK's public buildings have been cutting back on facilities for disabled people.

Plus foxes damage a woman's van twice in 7 months. What's attracting them?

Presenter: Peter White
Producer: Natalie Donovan.

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45 minutes

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Thu 30 Oct 2014 12:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • Hidden Care Reports

    You & Yours discovers hidden care home inspection reports

    Duration: 05:31

  • Free Loft Insulation

    Is the offer of free loft insulation from British Gas all it seems?

    Duration: 09:18

  • Better Care Fund

    The integration of health and social care gets more funding

    Duration: 05:17

  • Chewed Cables

    Wild animals damage parked vehicles

    Duration: 06:45

  • Pets Drugs

    Vets warn against giving pets human drugs

    Duration: 05:06

  • Accessing Court

    Jury service made impossible for disabled woman

    Duration: 05:40

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  • Thu 30 Oct 2014 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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