A CHARITY for people with long-term illness and disability has offered grants to help individuals live independently.

Independence at Home will offer money towards the cost of adaptations, equipment or other items that are not available from public funds.

To be eligible to apply an individual will need to be referred to Independence at Home by a professional care support worker.

Applications can be submitted at any time at http://www.independenceathome.org.uk/helpforyou.html