East Renfrewshire Council puts off decision on social care charges

The charges do not affect personal care or services for children.

Non-residential care includes social supports, charges for meals, day opportunities and community-based services.

Tracey Campbell, whose 18-year-old daughter Leia needs 24-hour support, told the BBC earlier this week she was worried about the impact of the charges.

She said Leia receives a self-directed support budget which is “mainly spent on support workers to keep her safe”.

Ms Campbell says her daughter, who has Angelman syndrome, relies on trips out and hobbies such as horse riding to avoid social isolation and keep her feeling safe and well.

Leia’s condition means she has severe physical and learning disabilities.

Ms Campbell said she feared the new charge would mean her daughter would not be able to pay for the support to be able to continue her hobbies and still be financially independent.