Help for people who need support to live independently
People who need support to help them live independently are to benefit from a change in the way services will be provided in the county. Carmarthenshire County Council’s Supporting People programme has been reviewed and rearranged, bringing together 17 different commissioned providers – each of which specialise in their own area of support – into one locality-based service, meaning better access to services for people regardless of their needs or location. From October 1, more people are able to access support, and because of more effective commissioning with locality-based arrangements, the costs of running the service will reduce. The Supporting People programme commissions support for anyone who has issues that affect their ability to live independently or keep a roof over their head, and which they are unable to overcome without support. The support programme put in place aims to empower and enable them to develop skills and confidence to live independently and maximise their pot...