The Icarus effect

Author:
HUDSON Bob
Journal article citation:
Health Service Journal, 18.11.93, 1993, pp.27-29.
Publisher:
Emap Healthcare

The Independent Living Fund put power in the hands of the consumer, but fell victim to its own success when horrified ministers looked at the cost. Argues that its abolition has been a major setback for disabled people - instead of direct payments enabling them to purchase assistance, new applicants will be reliant on having their needs met by local authority services, a reaffirmation of the dominance of professional choice over the ability of disabled people to choose how their needs should be met.

Subject terms:
independence, payments, physical disabilities, carers, direct payments;
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN print:
0952-2271

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