Plans to means test for disability care unveiled

The Government is braced for yet another angry backlash from people with disabilities and their families after plans to means test them for services and care were revealed.

Plans to means test for disability care  unveiled

A new funding model is expected to be introduced next year which will see patients requiring disability and mental health services making contributions to the cost if they are above a certain income threshold or asset base.

This means many will be forced to pay for vital services including speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, and specialised help in the home.

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