Council postpones disability cuts as residents struggle to pay for care
The funding will be a personalised grant for people who have been out of work long-term with a disability
Funding
Ramp ‘thrown together’ for £150 after Northampton man is turned down for funding to adapt his home for disabled access
The increased budget will go towards innovations to support unpaid carers in ‘vital' work
Multi-million pound injection to protect most vulnerable people in the system is accused of being a temporary solution to health and social care issue
Local Government Association says just 15% of adults are actively making preparations to pay for their care in old age
Mobility service asks council to reconsider its decision which will see half of the charity’s total income cut by 2020
Self-funders given helping hand from new service which has launched to help people who have to cough up for their care by informing, supporting and negotiating with providers
Which? research claims just 12% of over-55s have set money aside to pay for future care but 90% would make adaptations to their home and use mobility equipment
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Esther McVey, has announced increased funding to support businesses that provide extra employment
