Working with Livability The United Kingdom is going through a period of major change. Public sector spending and service delivery are being influenced by a number of factors, not least the current economic climate and the change in government. These will have a radical impact on the shape and quality of all services going forward. Social care, particularly support for disabled people, is likely to come under increasing pressure from spending cuts, as well as major changes in care quality regulation. At the same time, organisations need to be much more inclusive and person-centred in their support of disabled people throughout their lives: Children: As healthcare improves, the number of disabled children with complex needs in the UK is increasing. Young people: As specialist education raises young people’s aspirations and life expectations, we need to ensure that the transition to adult services allows continuity and continued opportunities for development. Adults: With increased life expectancy and an improved understanding of physical and psychological conditions, it is an inescapable fact that the average age of British people is increasing. More resources are going to be required to care for adults and older people.
So what is Livability’s role in supporting disabled people in the 21st century?