Independent Living

Contents:

• Direct payments
• Equipment
• House adaptations
• Housing
• Mobility

Direct payments

Direct Payment are local council payments for anyone who has been assessed as needing care by Social Services.

The scheme allows the person with care needs to employ their own carers. To read more click here: Personal care in the home. Or visit the website below.

www.direct.gov.uk/disability

Equipment

Read about equipment that is useful for people with a neuromuscular condition. This section includes information about second-hand equipment, funding and direct payment for equipment. To read more, click here: Equipment and Wheelchairs.

For further advice and information on equipment you can also call the Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) helpline on 0845 130 9177 or visit its website, linked to below.

www.dlf.org.uk

House adaptations

To be able to live independently you might have carry out adaptations to your home. In this section you can read more about house adaptations.

Adaptations

Housing

For information and advice about housing options and entitlements you can visit the following websites:

• www.direct.gov.uk
• www.adviceguide.org.uk

Mobility

In this section you can read more about:

Wheelchair Guidelines
• Vehicles

Visit Motability's website for further information.

www.motability.co.uk