Anger at Midlothian care charges plan
Disabled people in Midlothian will lose their freedom and dignity through a shake-up of charging for vital support services, it has been claimed.
Forward Mid, a service-user led disabled forum for Midlothian, made the comments after Midlothian Council Cabinet agreed to change its fees for residential and non-residential services in line with guidance issued by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA).
Vulnerable
As a result, vulnerable and disabled people may have to pay towards services such as day care and respite breaks, subject to their income.
But the council insists no one will be worse off under the plans.
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What do you think of the changes? Add your comments below. They certainly won’t have any margin for social or leisure activities.”
He described Midlothian Council’s plans to disregard 20 of earned income – the minimum amount recommended by COSLA - as removing any incentive to work.
“Disabled people and their partners in Midlothian, through this policy, will lose their choices, their control, freedom and their dignity.”
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