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- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.6.00, 2000, p.27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Community Care puts some questions to the social security minister Alistair Darling.
Care at a cost
- Author:
- McGARRY Jane
- Journal article citation:
- Roof, March 1999, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Shelter
Housing benefit used to pay for some non-housing care services until a legal ruling in 1997 ruled this out. Assesses the implications of the new government proposal, in 'Supporting People', for all-in-one budgets for vulnerable people's homes and support services.
Supporting people all the way: an overview of the Supporting People programme
- Author:
- GRIFFITHS Steve
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 64p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Reviews the government's Supporting People programme and examines how far it can succeed in its goal of promoting independent living. Argues that there are underlying inconsistencies in government policy, particularly the parts played by definitions of care, support and accommodation costs. Examines the Transitional Housing Benefit Scheme as a source of funding. Examines the risk of the creation of a new strand of charging and means-testing for services and argues for avoiding or minimising charges wherever possible.
Disability and dependency: origins and futures of 'special needs' housing for disabled people
- Authors:
- STEWART John, HARRIS Jennifer, SAPEY Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 14(1), January 1999, pp.5-20.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Analyses the provision of housing for disabled people in both its historical and ideological contexts. While the recent extension of part M of the Building Regulations to dwellings by the government represents significant advance towards the inclusion of disabled people, the authors argue that the shift in funding of public housing from a 'bricks and mortar' subsidy to Housing Benefit potentially creates greater dependency. It is argued that if this issue is not addressed disabled people will continue to remain excluded, albeit within accessible dwellings.
Housing: new laws may force people back into institutions
- Author:
- ASPIS Simone
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 9(4), April 1996, pp.4-5.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
The author fears the Government's plan to introduce new criteria for Disability Facilities Grants and Housing Benefit could mean a return to long-term residence in institutions for disabled people.