Summary
PEOPLE most in need of care across Scotland are bearing the brunt of the council budgets squeeze - paying for services that were once free while facing huge discrepancies in charges depending on where they live.
Figures obtained by The Herald reveal many elderly and disabled people have seen steep increases in fees for services such as day care, blue badge stickers for disabled motorists, community alarms and shopping services.See the full content of this document
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Revealed: Scotland's Care Charges Lottery
The responses to freedom of information requests confirm budget cuts have led to steep increases in charges for older and vulnerable citizens, with rises of 30% to 50% in the ...
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