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Old 16-02-2010, 15:42   #55
MargaretR
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Re: Hyndburn Homes - shower install

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Originally Posted by Neil View Post
Why do the housing associations in effect pay for the expensive adaptations. That means that many people are in effect paying higher than needed rents so that some people can have free adaptations done to their home.

That does not sound fair to me.
You need to look at the 'bigger picture'. Most rents are paid for by Housing Benefits and councils get a rent subsidy from national government.
Independant living in an adapted property costs the nation less than nursing home provision, or 'home help' to bathe a person (heaven forbid - I would rather stay mucky)

This reminds me of a saying by Mae West-
.."marriage is an institution and I am not ready for one yet"
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