Disabled adults face transport costs rise

Disabled adults will be asked to pay £780 a year towards transport taking them to day care and other essential services in East Lothian under new plans.

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Social care transport costs are due to command a £15 weekly flat rate

Plans to scrap a £2.50 charge per journey for social care transport and replace it with a £15 weekly flat rate are being proposed by adult services in the county.

A report to East Lothian Council's Labour administration says the amount will be charged annually, with 13 four-weekly payments by those using the service.