dls.org.uk Website Analysis for March 2026

Abolishing home care charges to promote independence and dignity We all want to have as much control as possible over our own lives, the power to make decisions and to be able to do the things that matter to us. That’s a basic human right which most of us take for granted. Support to live independently at home gives Disabled people that human right, too. But councils across England are charging Disabled people for this vital support. This means Disabled people are having to make the terrible choice between things like heating and eating and whether we’re able to get out of bed, wash, dress, get out and about and see friends. It doesn’t have to be a choice. By not charging Disabled people for home care, councils are not only doing the right thing, but they’re also using their limited resources sensibly as it prevents more intensive support being needed further down the line. On the 24th July 2024, Disability Law Service published a report to make the case for the abolition of home care charges and to make home care free at the point of use for Disabled adults in England. This will enable Disabled people to live […]