Authorities play Ping Pong with disabled people's rights.

On 13th October 2010 Saba Salman wrote in the Guardian about the extraordinary holdups encountered by disabled persons attempting to access funding to suitably adapt housing for independent living. In theory the funding is available, however, in practice evidence shows that authorities pass the buck between each other ad infinitum leaving the desperate applicant stranded unaided in the middle.

Detailed analysis has shown that providing disabled and elderly individuals with suitable housing and the equipment / aids for daily living is actually less expensive then automatically resorting to residential care. Savings are made because the person becomes less dependent on others/on ' the system' .The independent option is economically, socially , and psychologically far more viable, as well as being a basic human right.

In theory the government backs this option, but in practice there seems no momentum to encourage it. No joined up thinking.

If you know of someone struggling in this situation encourage them to contact their local MP for support. In the meantime do not let them be daunted!  Our website offers solutions for independent daily living. This is an option worth going for even if it takes a battle!