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PHIL

Tony Blair can be a rather toxic name to mention, I know, in some ways. But as far as I'm concerned, he was brilliant because he and his government decided that the residential homes should be phased out and supported living used to replace it.

Now, that was ideal for Bernadette. So Bernadette has now been in her flat, a self-contained flat, with supported living for 11 years. She has, I think, about 26 hours a week of support.

She still does her activities-- going to age concern. She goes to a country pass club once a week as well, she still does Mencap, she goes swimming once a week. Whenever I run through what Bernadette's schedule is, I'm always amazed as it's far more involved and detailed than mine. Never seen her as happy as she has been for these past couple of years.