26 Sep 2024
Family of disabled man having to let go support staff after funding cut
The family of a disabled man who needs round-the-clock care say they're having to let go of his support staff after funding for this was suddenly cut. Ryan Cook's family say they've been "ghosted" by government ministry staff and left in the dark about the reasons for the cut. But the Ministry of Social Development said it's waiting for more information from the family, who have asked for a funding increase, reporter Jimmy Ellingham has the story.