Independent Living Fund

The Independent Living Fund (ILF) was a UK government program providing financial support to help individuals with disabilities live independently in their own homes. It covers costs related to personal care and support services, empowering people to manage daily activities without relying solely on family or residential care. The fund aimed to promote autonomy, inclusion, and improved quality of life. Over time, responsibilities for funding were transferred to local authorities, and the ILF was phased out in England in 2015, though it continued in some form in Scotland and Wales.