Publisher's Synopsis
How were adaptations for disabled people of all ages and in all tenures financed in England and Wales between 1990 and 1995? Were the funding systems working efficiently? Were they were meeting people's needs? This report provides the answers to these questions, and is an essential and comprehensive guide to financing adaptations. Questions surrounding the funding of adaptations in the homes of people with disabilities were brought to the fore by the 1989 Local Government and Housing Act and the 1990 National Health Service and Community Care Act, which established disabled people's legal right to adaptations. Yet there remains a widespread lack of knowledge among social services professionals about both the legal and practical issues surrounding adaptation. This report guides the reader through the maze, bringing together information on all the funding sources for adaptations - from housing, social services and health budgets. Because of significant differences between England and Wales, both countries are studied. Funding adaptations presents an in-depth picture of a very diverse national situation, and makes recommendations for legislation, policy clarification, training, research and resources. This report will be of interest to housing and social services professionals, policy makers, and all those involved in the disability movement.
