Adult Social Services in Brent

Brent Labour promises that a Labour Council will: -

· Make a particular effort to help the blind and partially sighted. Subject to resources, this will include: working closely with Brent NHS, appointing a Deaf/Blind co-ordinator, establishing at least one sensory garden, a resource centre for the disabled, appointing Early Intervention officers, and to continue support for the Home Visiting Service, the Hospital Information Desk, clubs for the blind, children's services and information booklets.
· Introduce a fair charging policy for Adult Social Services.
· Continue to work in close partnership with the voluntary sector
· Promote the establishment of an Independent Living Centre.