Disabled people in Bristol could be moved to care homes to save council money

• WEST COUNTRY
• DISABLED LIVING
• BRISTOL
• BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
• Thursday 28 December 2023 at 1:10pm
• Disabled people in Bristol could be forced to live in care homes if it is cheaper than providing support for them in their own homes.
• Bristol City Council’s proposed Fair and Affordable Care Policy says disabled people whose in-home care exceeds the local authority rates could be placed in nursing or residential homes under a new scheme.
• The policy is currently out for public consultation until 31 January 2024.
• Bristol City Council has stressed that should changes come into effect, discussions will be had with the disabled person they impact, before decisions are made.
• However, the proposal has been fiercely challenged by disability equality organisations including Bristol Reclaiming Independent Living (BRIL).