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Originally Posted by MargaretR
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.
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So rents should be lower and the adaptations paid for from benefits. I don't believe in charging everyone more rent so some can get the benefit.
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Originally Posted by MargaretR
Independent 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)
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I don't agree it costs less, I agree it is sometimes better for the people though.