The Council's Policy & Resources Committee will consider a proposal from officers to establish an Independent Living Fund of £750,000 at its meeting on 27 March.
The new fund would be used to help social work clients of all age groups live independently in their own homes for longer than would otherwise be the case. Some of the funding will be used to pay for aids and adaptations to the homes of disabled people.
I very much welcome this proposal as the Labour-led Administration has been determined to ensure that our vulnerable citizens receive the highest standards of care and, where possible, are able to live independent and fulfilling lives.
We have given a high priority to providing aids and adaptations for disabled people since coming to power in May 2007 by allocating over £5.2m for this purpose. This additional £750,000 will make a real difference to many disabled people's lives.
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