The social care crisis is threatening the independence of disabled people
'Social care' describes everything from the support a disabled person might need to go to the toilet to a hand with the weekly shop, but a shortage of funding is affecting disabled and elderly people right now. Unless a disabled person's life is judged to be at risk by not receiving social care, it's difficult to receive any support whatsoever.
For Zoe Thomas, who has cerebral palsy, the prospect of losing the level of support she needed left her feeling extremely depressed: "When I was told my care plan was to be cut, I felt suicidal. I loved going out to work and the independence it gave me."
Through our free information and support service, Scope Response, we were able to assist Zoe in getting reassessed. Her Local Authority withdrew their plans to reduce her support package. Scope Response receives 100 calls every day and this essential service relies on public donations to fund its £1 million a year running costs. Your support today helps us cover the cost of potentially life-changing calls.
online donation
You can donate online at www.creditcardsonline.org.uk/scope (external link to secure server operated by third party - see our Privacy Policy for further information). Any amount would be greatly appreciated and would help us to fund vital services for disabled people, their families and carers.
online direct debit
Donating by direct debit reduces our administration costs, which means that more of your money goes directly to supporting disabled people. And if you're a UK taxpayer, Scope can further increase the value of your gift by reclaiming tax from the Inland Revenue. To give by direct debit, go to www.directdebitsonline.com/scope (external link to secure server operated by third party - see our Privacy Policy for further information).
Alternatively, you can download and complete a regular gift form (pdf 50k), then post it to us.
If you wish to donate by telephone, call our Supporter Services team on 020 7619 7296 or email us: support.services@scope.org.uk.
Alternatively, please send a cheque to: Scope, Supporter Services, FREEPOST LON 8654, LONDON N7 9BR.
Thank you.
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