What is the Independent Living Fund?

The Independent Living Fund is a trust fund set up and financed by the Government.
The Independent Living Fund (2006) is open to applications from severely disabled people who meet its eligibility criteria and are permanent residents of the United Kingdom.
The Fund is set up as a national resource dedicated to the financial support of disabled people to enable them to choose to live in the community rather than in residential care.
A number of Independent Living assessors are based around the country that carry out assessments throughout the UK.

Who is the Independent Living Fund for?

The funds primary aim is to help people with severe disabilities to live independently, in their own homes, rather than a care setting and have greater opportunities for choice and control in their individual care arrangements.
This is achieved by making cash awards that help pay for the costs of employing personal assistants (PA’s) or an agency to provide personal and/or domestic care.

How is A4e involved in Supporting ILF?

Each of our local branch offices have varying degrees of involvement in either preparing, completing and/or supporting applications, working with users and Social Workers to manage the scheme effectively, maximise outcomes using ILF monies or just helping users financially to manage their monies.
The Independent Living Fund scheme forms an integral part of Health and Social Care reform and is an important part of A4e’s ongoing development of services, particularly through Managed Accounts, Personal/Individual Budgets and Brokerage.

For more information on services available in your area please contact your local branch.

For further detailed informtion on the Independent Living Fund please click the link below.

www.ilf.org.uk/