The mother of a disabled Bridgnorth woman says her daughter is now "living in fear of the bailiffs" after getting into debt over day centre care.Pamela Becke says her daughter Clare, who has cerebral palsy and learning difficulties, has been handed a bill for nearly £5,000 by Shropshire Council that the authority says she owes for going to the Innage Lane Resource Centre, in the town, once a week.
"When Covid happened in 2020, Clare had to stop going to the day service, and the debt accumulated. They are now demanding nearly £5,000." She added:"Clare is now living in fear of bailiffs and has said she is not going to go to the Innage any more. She has no care now. We are in 80s and she is epileptic so somebody has to check on her.
"All those who access social care support are means tested under a fair and robust financial assessment process as determined by the Care and Support Regulations 2014.