The personal assistance service is one of a number of home support services designed to enable people with physical disabilities to achieve the maximum degree of independence.
In 1998 a total of £596,000 was allocated by the health boards for home support services of which £190,000 was provided for personal assistance services. Finalised returns on the 1999 development funding are at present being compiled. However, on the basis of returns currently to hand, at least £404,000 has been allocated by health boards for home support services of which £306,000 is for personal assistance services.