Lack of personal assistance hours leaves some people with disabilities 'confined to their homes'

Transport was also an area of concern for many respondents, with difficulty in accessing medical appointments, attending suitable exercise classes, going shopping and getting out of the house reported. File picture

Some people with disabilities have been “effectively confined to their homes” due to the lack of personal assistance hours they receive.

Others found themselves reliant on unpaid support from families and friends, and the current supports available do not go far enough to allow most service users live a full and independent life, according to the findings of a new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).