Housing Care and Support, 8(4), December 2005, pp.34-36.
Publisher:
Emerald
The Government’s 2005 Green paper on Adult Social Care put forward a vision of ‘independence, well-being and choice’. While the notion of independent living was central to the vision and to the substantive policy proposals presented in the Green Paper, there was no definition of what ‘independent living’ actually means. The British Council of Disabled People (BCDP) supports many of the ideas in the Green Paper, such as the proposed introduction of individualised budgets. It also has concerns about the continuing lack of basic rights to receive support and to live independently in one’s own home, and about the way in which the new vision will be financed and implemented. This article looks at some of the concerns of the BCDP.
The Government’s 2005 Green paper on Adult Social Care put forward a vision of ‘independence, well-being and choice’. While the notion of independent living was central to the vision and to the substantive policy proposals presented in the Green Paper, there was no definition of what ‘independent living’ actually means. The British Council of Disabled People (BCDP) supports many of the ideas in the Green Paper, such as the proposed introduction of individualised budgets. It also has concerns about the continuing lack of basic rights to receive support and to live independently in one’s own home, and about the way in which the new vision will be financed and implemented. This article looks at some of the concerns of the BCDP.
The take up of direct payments is highest among disabled people, which is unsurprising considering it was the physical disability movement that pushed so hard for the scheme.However, practical problems and prejudicial attitudes within local and central government still present barriers to the uptake of direct payments for people with learning difficulties.
The take up of direct payments is highest among disabled people, which is unsurprising considering it was the physical disability movement that pushed so hard for the scheme.However, practical problems and prejudicial attitudes within local and central government still present barriers to the uptake of direct payments for people with learning difficulties.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, physical disabilities, severe mental health problems, social welfare law, social care provision, assessment, carers, community care, direct payments, financing;