MS Society considers closing specialist respite centres

Added on Monday 31 May 2010

Has residential respite care had its day? - The MS Society is about to decide whether to close all its respite care homes and offer more personalised support to its users. The outcome could have repercussions for other disability charities.  The decision is one facing many charities that provide support to disabled people, as the new personalisation agenda offers the prospect of more individually-tailored services. Organisations such as Leonard Cheshire Disability are beginning to offer respite care in individuals' homes, and help with trips to holiday centres such as Center Parcs.

Source:  The Guardian