Vulnerable adult placement scheme celebrates success

THE success of a scheme which helps adults with learning difficulties lead independent lives has been celebrated at an event at the City Chambers.

The Shared Lives adult placement scheme, run by the National Association of Adult Placement Schemes (NAAPS) charity and funded by the Scottish Government, employs specifically recruited and assessed carers, giving them an allowance to look after vulnerable adults.

The final report of Anne Fernie, a development worker with the charity who is retiring soon, was presented at yesterday's event which marked three years of funding by the Scottish Government for a part-time worker to maintain the scheme and the start of a further three years of funding, this time for a full-time worker.

Ms Fernie, who previously worked for Fife Council for 18 years, said: "Raising awareness of services such as Shared Lives, which offers alternatives to people, is always good."