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Independence - at a price
- Author:
- GARBODEN Molly
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 24.11.11, 2011, pp.22-24.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Cuts in benefits, local housing allowance and housing benefit can limit the availability of supported living for people with learning disabilities. This article stresses the importance of people being able to choose supported living in an area familiar to them and close to their existing social networks. It also highlights the need for funding. A short case study illustrates the benefits of supported living for people with learning disabilities.