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Glasgow Live
National
Catherine Hunter

People with learning disabilities in West Dunbartonshire could be asked to walk or get public transport to services

People with disabilities could be among those encouraged to walk or get the bus to attend health and social care services under a new West Dunbartonshire policy.

The policy is to save £20,000 and promote independent living" and will apply to all adults and children, including unpaid carers, requiring access to health and social care services.

Transport provision, which is expected to cost more than £1 million by the end of the year, is provided to people with learning disabilities and the elderly who require access to day care support. It also benefits children and their families using respite services.

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